Visual Merchandising Specialist

About the Role

Guthmi Group is seeking a Visual Merchandising Specialist to lead visual merchandising efforts across its showrooms. This full-time role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and involves overseeing the entire process from concept development to in-store execution and staff training, ensuring a consistent and appealing brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop yearly visual merchandising plans based on strategic objectives and the marketing calendar.
• Lead the execution of visual merchandising concepts in alignment with approved strategies.
• Ensure all showrooms maintain impeccable visual standards, including look, feel, and retail sensory elements.
• Generate sketches of visual displays that meet design requirements and finalize designs with detailed floor plans.
• Source props, creative materials, and accessories for displays.
• Install and set up window displays, walkways, counters, and in-store displays, or supervise contractors for these tasks.
• Change displays to support new product launches or reflect seasonal and festive themes.
• Ensure uniformity of displays across multiple showroom locations.
• Train staff on visual merchandising themes and guidelines for consistent execution.
• Create detailed guidelines for each campaign and monitor their implementation.
• Conduct audits and monitor final visual merchandising work, making necessary adjustments.
• Maintain inventory of furniture, fabric, and props for each showroom.
• Plan, design, and execute creative visual merchandising strategies for all showrooms, tailored to specific events or collections, encompassing exterior, window, interior space, fixtures, and furnishings.
• Collaborate with munajjids and curtain makers for prop production, creating detailed specifications for size, color, trimmings, and quantity.
• Develop an annual master rotation plan for showroom visual merchandising to optimize prop and visual usage by area.
• Maintain strict cost control and ensure accurate documentation is filed and updated.
• Design and execute exhibition display stands and attend exhibitions as required for post-client visit refreshes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in visual merchandising.
• Proven ability to plan, design, and execute visual merchandising strategies.
• Experience in managing inventory and maintaining cost control.
• Demonstrated capability in staff training and guideline development.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in the vibrant cities of Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of Guthmi Group's showrooms.