Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao's global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world.

Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown's signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience.

The role

Play a key role in supporting our Visual Merchandising Managers to bring product and campaign launches to life across global stand-alone stores and partner environments. You'll help shape and communicate best-in-class VM practices—from planograms to props—ensuring consistency, compliance, and creativity that elevate the customer journey, boost retail performance, and reinforce our brand purpose at every touchpoint

What you will do

Visual Merchandising Strategy & Development

Support the development of visual merchandising strategies for new product launches (NPD), driving profitable growth of core categories and addressing underperforming areas.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Retail, and Customer Experience teams to ensure aligned and effective communication and implementation of VM tactics.

Campaign Execution

Develop strategies for and deliver VM tools (e.g., VM Guides, planograms, props, graphics) in support of the global marketing campaign calendar.
Lead the execution of all sale campaigns to ensure commercial and creative success across global stand-alone stores.

International Store Support

Work alongside International teams to adapt and communicate VM tools for new market entries and the ongoing maintenance of international stand-alone stores.

Evergreen Visual Merchandising

Review, improve, and maintain evergreen VM tools to ensure they effectively communicate the brand purpose in-store.
Own and manage ongoing assets such as props, planograms, and window displays.

Store Design & Customer Journey

Partner with the Store Design team to support the development of the in-store customer journey, focusing on service messaging, product visibility, and storytelling.
Contribute to store refit programs and new store openings globally.

Team & Budget Management

Support, coach, and develop the VM team to build skills and improve execution.
Manage the global VM budget for stand-alone stores, including raising purchase orders and maintaining cost tracking.

Asset & Operational Ownership

Own and maintain key operational tools including the central VM hub, store records, in-store equipment, and music systems.
Provide support for key seasonal or branded events (e.g., International Women’s Day).

Store Communication & Feedback

Conduct regular store visits to strengthen communication between head office and retail teams.
Gather and act on feedback from internal teams and external customers to improve execution and experience.
Provide constructive feedback to partners to develop their VM capabilities.

Research & Competitor Insights

Proactively research competitor activity and share relevant insights to inform strategy and ensure competitive positioning.

What you will need

Minimum 3 years' experience in a brand-led luxury retail environment
Experience in beauty, cosmetics, fragrance, or lifestyle sectors is a plus
Proven background in Visual Merchandising within a retail setting
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Experience using planogram software
Willingness to travel within the UK

Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more:If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/

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Global Junior Visual Merchandising Manager