VM Manager

Join the Lacoste Team as our VM Manager!

Reporting to: Marketing Director, UK & Ireland

Hybrid working: London office / home (3:2) 

At Lacoste, we believe that everyone brings a unique touch to our collective spirit. Here, we are passionate teams, united by the same values. Together, we create memorable experiences for our customers by inspiring and connecting with them. Both universal and timeless, the brand brings together cultures and generations. Elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign, to grow, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the world of fashion and retail.

Your responsibilities:

• Detail orientated: Deliver the brand's visual identity, standards and merchandising strategies effectively. Enhance the aesthetic appeal and commercial success of our retail (boutiques and outlets) and wholesale environments.
• Creative production lead: Oversee the production of visual materials and manage special projects to deliver inspiring seasonal brand campaigns.
• Play as a Team: Contribute to the whole team’s success and advocate for a positive, productive and inclusive work culture. Build strong relationships across Paris + London HQ's and Retail

Why join Lacoste? 

Working at Lacoste means…

Representing an iconic brand that’s part of the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, Tecnifibre, and The Kooples, paving the way for exciting internal mobility opportunities. Joining a team that values personal and collective development, where everyone is encouraged to grow and evolve. Balancing passion and well-being, because we believe that everyone needs time to recharge. Embracing our Durable Elegance approach – placing our products and value chain at the heart of our sustainability ambitions, with a mission to elevate them to environmental excellence. As well as fostering social inclusion by making equal opportunities a reality through impactful opportunities

Rewards & Benefits:

Package: £50-55k per annum + 10% bonus 

Health & Wellbeing: Regular team activities (e.g. run club, yoga), Private Healthcare (optional), Employee Assist Programme with the Retail Trust 

Holidays: 25 days per year plus usual UK bank holidays

Swag: up to 65% off Lacoste products 

Learning & Development: Continuous support on your learning journey from day one 

Parenthood: Enhanced family leave and pay from day one, paid Assisted Conception leave

Extras: Employee Referral, Long Service Award, Social Committee events

Ready to join a unique adventure? 

1st step: Apply now and live the Lacoste candidate experience 3rd step: Interview with the Marketing Director & HR

4th step: Interview with the Marketing Director & Regional VM lead for EMEA with a presentation

5th Step: Marketing Director & Retail Omni Channels Director

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get in touch with us by email uktalent@lacoste.com (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line).

Your profile:

• Share the same values: Play as One Team | Play with Elegance | Play by Daring | Play with Tenacity
• You have the experience to add value: You are experienced as a team leader with strong communication skills 
• You love taking on challenges: You are ready to thrive in an environment that values your opinion and experience, alongside providing consistent and fair support to the business.