EMEA Merchandising Programme Manager
Core
Manage the end-to-end operational execution of Sonos' point-of-sale (POS) estate across 17 EMEA countries, overseeing 3,800+ displays, agency partners, and new product introduction rollouts.
Role type
Senior Programme Manager, Retail Operations & Visual Merchandising
Builds
Physical retail displays, POS installations, and regional commercial activation assets for Sonos products.
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Retail Operations / EMEA Region
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Programme and project management, Agency and supplier management, Budget ownership and financial reporting, Cross-functional stakeholder coordination, NPI rollout execution, Artwork and localization workflow management
Preferred skills
Fluency in German or French, Experience in consumer electronics or premium FMCG
Technologies
POS display systems, Connected display technology, Automation tools
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end EMEA POS programme management including estate integrity, display rollouts, and relocations; Lead cross-functional coordination with Finance, Legal, and regional marketing teams; Manage EMEA POS budget forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation; Lead execution of new product introduction (NPI) POS retrofits and rollouts; Brief, steer, and evaluate external agency partners for production and installation; Standardize reporting and implement efficiency improvements across the supply base.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC