Drink More Water, together we grow.
Here at waterdrop, we make drinking more water fun, convenient and most importantly, sustainable! Discover the world of innovative and eco-friendly hydration solutions with our fruity little cubes – Microdrinks – that save up to 98% plastic compared to drinks in 500ml plastic bottles and help score one for the planet. Our centrally-located headquarters offers a vibrant environment, featuring an on-site restaurant and gym, not to mention the opportunity to connect with prospective colleagues from all over the world. With a successful online presence, 40+ stores around the world, dedicated B2B partners and over 22,000+ retail and branded stores, we can’t wait to take this journey to the next level – with you!
We are looking for a Global Visual Merchandising & Brand Activation Manager to give waterdrop a single, consistent visual identity across every store worldwide, and to raise the bar on how the brand shows up at the events that carry it around the world - from sporting sponsorships to product launches and influencer projects.
Your responsibilities at waterdrop:
Visual Merchandising
Own and evolve global VM guidelines for waterdrop retail stores, translating brand and product strategy into seasonal concepts, window displays, and layout standards rolled out across markets
Partner with retail and market teams to audit store presentation, manage approvals/non-compliance, and embed VM standards into new store openings from the design stage
Manage external VM suppliers, fabricators, and agencies, balancing creative ambition with cost and timelines
Brand Activation
Design and deliver activations for sporting sponsorships (incl. ATP Tour), product launches, and influencer projects, setting a global standard for distinctive, on-brand execution
Own renderings, budget, production, and vendor management for in-store events; adapt the global toolkit for pop-ups and out-of-home activations
Manage activation budgets, timelines, and external partners end-to-end, capturing learnings across markets
New Store Openings & Refits
Operations
Own the global VM budget (planning & forecasting), manage local/global vendors (sourcing, onboarding, invoicing), and coordinate VM/activation logistics and related retail training
Your strengths and qualifications:
Proven experience in visual merchandising and/or brand activation, ideally in a premium consumer, retail, or lifestyle brand
Strong design eye balanced with commercial, data-driven thinking
Experience managing global/multi-market guidelines while preserving local relevance
Track record delivering live events or activations, ideally sports sponsorship or product launches
Strong project leadership, stakeholder influence, budget, vendor, and operational management skills
Confident managing external agencies and presenting to senior stakeholders
Continuous improvement mindset with leadership and coaching skills
Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis
What we offer you:
A high-achieving, international community of waterdrop colleagues, located in a brand-new HQ in Vienna, Austria.
Development opportunities in one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies in Europe.
MyClubs sports vouchers, to have a sporty balance.
In-house fitness centre.
In-house company doctor.
Subsidized meals, for a break with your colleagues.
Discount on your waterdrop purchases.
Legendary summer and Christmas parties!
The minimum salary for this position is EUR 50.000 gross per year on a full-time basis. Depending on your qualifications, there is the willingness for overpayment.
We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and enables us to solve important problems and deliver added value. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be.
Wanna Drop in? Send your application documents through our online application system. We are looking forward to reading from you soon!
