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On behalf of a leading local retail design agency, we are looking for a talented Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative and creative display solutions.
Working alongside the design team and reporting to the Account Director, the successful candidate will use their POS/POP industry expertise and excellent project management skills to organise and deliver a fantastic final installation. You will be responsible for delivering assigned projects on scheme, within budget and to the highest standards.
- £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
- 20 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Based on-site
Duties and responsibilities:
- Managing and running the fast turnaround of projects for luxury and high-profile brands, keeping to a specified timescale, quality and budget
- Taking responsibility for retail projects from design through to installation
- Recording and managing projects and variations of the project as they change
- Producing project timelines and schedules
- Liaising with and booking contractors and other external resources
- Liaising with the design team, installation team and all other key departments
- Problem solving and constantly supporting the production team
- Planning and prioritising a busy workload
Skills and experience required:
- Extensive experience in a similar Project Management role within a retail design and installation business
- Thorough, in-depth knowledge of the retail design sector, with an up-to-date awareness of trends and industry developments
- Sound understanding of design and manufacturing processes (especially MDF / wood)
- Experience of using AutoCAD would be an advantage, although not essential
- Skilled at carrying a project through its critical path, reliably meeting deadlines
- IT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Office
- Self-motivated, with a “can-do” approach to any challenge, and a commitment to finding solutions
- A positive, proactive communicator, adept at negotiation
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- A full, clean driving licence is necessary for the requirements of this role
