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Project Manager / Account Manager, Retail Design Agency

Julian Briggs — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:10:57 +0000

A Project Manager job / Account Manager job with an international retail design agency. Due to the agencies expansion, we’re recruiting a commercially savvy Account Manager / Project Manager to join their EMEA team. In this retail design agency job, as a client project manager / account manager you’ll be managing existing global brands, nurturing clients, developing strategic relationships that, as a result, drive sales. As a Client Project Manager you’ll be the pivotal link between the Client, Internal Project Manager and Design Team.

About the Retail Design Agency

This Retail Design Agency jobs with a global design and brand activation agency, specialising in the design and implementation of Travel Retail environments. The agency services an enviable portfolio of clients, notably in the Luxury Brand category, which continues to grow through new business wins, client development, quality of products and service.

As an international retail design and brand activation agency, our client has a strong team of multidisciplinary talent, including designers, engineers and project managers. With offices in the UK, Mainland Europe, Asia and Pacific region, they provide local market, and international brand implementation and management services, to leading global brands, retailers and operators. The agencies design and activation services range from in-store marketing campaigns, digital installations, through to complete turnkey store and shop in shop design and build projects.

Client Project Manager jobs responsibilities

In the first place, the Client Project Manager jobs responsibilities are dedicated to delivering projects with precision and accuracy, meeting deadlines and budget in accordance with your clients’ expectations. You’ll be the pivotal link between the Client, Internal Project Manager and Design Team.

Furthermore, in this design agency job, as the Client Project Manager your notable duties will include:

Managing relationships with the client and all stakeholders.
Account Management nurturing key client relationships by developing strategic relationships that drive sales.
Understanding and translating creative briefs.
Setting deadlines for all stakeholders in the project process and allocating resource.
Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Understanding and reviewing budgets.
Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
Submitting relevant and well-presented information and decks to client and retailers.
Reporting and escalating to management as needed.
Performing risk management to minimise project risks.

About you

To be considered for this client project managers job you’ll need a minimum of 7 years experience in a retail client management position. Additionally, for this retail design agency job you’ll be required to travel regularly throughout the EMEA region. You will also need to demonstrate:

A track record of successfully managing, and enhancing, global brand relationships.
Previous experience working client side or agency side.
A detail-orientated person, able to manage and deliver timelines with high accuracy at all times.
Proficient with desktop publishing tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Solid negotiation skills, business acumen and commercially astute.
Exceptional communication skills, able to liaise at all levels and build rapport with external and internal stakeholders.
A high degree of professionalism.
Well presented.
Have a passion for retail and travel
Enjoy working as part of a team

Nice to have

Experience in the Travel Retail environment is highly desirable.
Fluent in English is essential, additional languages, in particular French, would be beneficial.
Likewise an Engineering background or technical knowledge would be nice to have.

What’s in it for you?

We’ve been recruiting for this retail design agency for the last five years and have witnessed their continued growth. We’re also aware of their further, exciting growth plans. Additionally, we’ve found from the previous talent we’ve recruited, that the agency has a culture of developing and promoting talent from within. Notably, each one has seen career progression and salary increases.

In summary this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, experience and career, whilst working in fast-paced, challenging and exciting travel retail environment. You’ll have the chance to become an integral member of the agencies EMEA team, and achieve future career development and progression.

Package:

Salary Range: £35,000 – £45,000 + Benefits

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Internal Project Manager, Retail Design & Activation Agency

Julian Briggs — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:43:39 +0000

Recruiting an Internal Project Managers job for a retail design and brand activation agency. The Internal Project Managers jobs responsibilities are to manage projects from inception to completion. For instance, coordinating and monitoring Design, Construction and Implementation, including management of supply chain partners. For the purpose of this retail design agency job, as the internal project manager you’ll be required to travel throughout the EMEA region. You’ll also need project management experience in the retail design or retail interior fit-out industry.

About the Retail Design Agency

We’re recruiting for a Retail Design Agency, specialising in the design and implementation of Global Travel Retail environments. The agency has an enviable portfolio of clients, notably in the Luxury Brand category, which continues to grow.

As an international retail design and brand activation agency, our client has a strong team of multidisciplinary talent, including designers, engineers and project managers. With offices in the UK, Mainland Europe, Asia and Pacific region, they provide local market, and global brand implementation and management services, to leading global brands, retailers and operators. The agencies design and activation services range from in-store marketing campaigns, digital installations, through to complete turnkey store and shop in shop design and build projects.

Internal Project Manager jobs responsibilities:

The Internal Project Manager jobs responsibilities, in the first place, is to manage all details of clients’ projects. In addition driving engagement of all stakeholders to continuously deliver on time, on budget, on quality and on brand expectations.

Therefore as the Internal Project Manager, your duties will include:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, and working closely with the agencies Client Project Managers, to support travel retail implementations and concept development activities within the EMEA region.
Owning and managing projects from the initial stage to completion, working to the corporate / brand guidelines.
Coordinating and monitoring all design and construction activities involved with the brand activations and permanent fixtures improvement works.
Reviewing design proposals against department requirements to ensure compliance.
Communicating with project stakeholders regarding scheduling, material finishes, specification, cost and all project-related matters.
Inspecting, monitoring and tracking project documentation, including drawings, specifications, prototypes and samples etc.
Working closely with the location Visual Merchandising team, other internal departments and external suppliers to ensure the quality of projects.
Monitoring budgets and submitting periodical cost reports to management.
Establishing and implementing region-wide maintenance programs and liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure agreed deliverables are met.
Assisting the Regional Manager to establish / monitor in-house procedures and protocols, and carry out data / information analysis as required.
Providing project guidance and mentorship to junior team members regarding project management best practices.

About you

To be considered for this internal project managers job you will need experience in managing retail store and brand activation projects. Your experience could come from a retail design agency or from a retail interiors fit-out contractor. Additionally for this retail design agency job,you’ll also need to have:

Previous multi-skilled project management experience and show drive, passion and self-motivation.
Experience managing small design / project management teams, being a key asset.
Be proficient in CAD and Microsoft Office, and be able to produce various forms of reports.
Show ability to self-manage, self-motivate and multitask to meet required deadlines.
Demonstrate you’re a strong problem solver with a flexible mind and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Be willing to travel regionally throughout the EMEA, possible on a weekly basis.
Be well presented with a high degree of professionalism
Have a passion for retail and travel
Enjoy working as part of a team

Nice to have

Experience in the Travel Retail environment is highly desirable.
Fluent in English is essential, additional languages, in particular French, would be beneficial.

What’s in it for you?

We’ve been recruiting for this retail design agency for the last five years and have witnessed their continued growth. We also know they’ve got further, exciting growth plans. Additionally, we’ve found from the previous talent we’ve recruited for the agency, that they have a culture of developing and promoting talent from within. Each one has seen career progression and increases in their remuneration.

Therefore this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, experience and career, whilst working in fast-paced, challenging and exciting travel retail environment. You’ll have the chance to become an integral member of the agencies EMEA team, and achieve future career development and progression.

Package:

Salary Range: £30,000 – £35,000 + Benefits

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