Visual Merchandising Manager

ŌURA is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of our retail display and fixture programs across the EMEA region. This role is responsible for ensuring a premium, cohesive, and on-brand retail experience across all points of sale — including key partners such as Currys, John Lewis, MediaMarktSaturn, Fnac Darty, Elkjøp and emerging regional and specialty accounts.The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional project management skills, deep experience with large-scale retail fixture programs, and a proven ability to collaborate across internal teams and external vendors.

Location: London 

What You Will Do:

Visual Merchandising Strategy & Execution

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Oura’s visual merchandising strategy across all retail partners in EMEA.
• Ensure a consistent, premium brand presentation across all in-store touchpoints — from permanent fixtures to seasonal and promotional displays.
• Manage the full lifecycle of display programs: design, prototyping, production, distribution, installation, and maintenance.
• Partner with Retail Channel Marketing, Brand, Product Marketing and Creative teams to translate marketing and brand objectives into physical retail experiences.

Retail Fixture Development & Program Management

• Collaborate with internal design team and external partners from concept through installation, ensuring designs meet cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate closely with third-party fabricators, logistics partners, and third party installation teams to deliver best-in-class retail displays on time and within budget.
• Establish and maintain robust processes for quality control, compliance, and fixture maintenance across all retail environments.
• Manage fixture rollout calendars, tracking progress, resolving issues, and communicating updates to key stakeholders.

Budget Management & Operations

• Own and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets related to visual merchandising and fixture programs.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, manage purchase orders, SOWs and ensure fiscal discipline throughout all project stages.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and scalability in the fixture development and deployment process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Retail Channel Marketing, Sales, Creative, Brand, and Operations teams to ensure retail environments align with business objectives and support key product launches.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to align visual merchandising standards and share best practices across regions.
• Support retail readiness for new product launches, ensuring all displays, fixtures, and materials are installed and live at retail on time.

Retail Compliance & Excellence

• Ensure fixture and brand compliance across all retailers, maintaining the integrity of the Oura brand experience at every location.
• Lead periodic in-store audits and partner with retailers or field teams to monitor compliance and execution quality.
• Maintain documentation and a centralized repository for visual merchandising guidelines, standards, and assets.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail design, or fixture program management, preferably in consumer electronics, wearables, or premium lifestyle brands.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end retail fixture and display programs for major retailers across multiple EMEA markets.
• Strong project management skills with experience overseeing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing CAPEX budgets, including forecasting, vendor negotiations, and cost tracking.
• Deep understanding of retail environments, materials, fabrication processes, and installation logistics.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally and managing multiple external vendors or agencies.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, or monday.com) and familiarity with design software (e.g., SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) a plus.
• Ability to travel (up to 20%) for site visits, installations, and retail audits across EMEA.
• Passion for design, innovation, and Oura’s mission to improve human health through insight and technology.

Benefits

At Ōura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Ōura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• An Ōura Ring of your own + employee discounts for friends & family
• Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements
• Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers