Visual Merchandiser📣 Job Ad

Position: Visual Merchandiser – Fashion

Join Majid Al Futtaim, a leading retail, shopping mall, and lifestyle conglomerate in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, as a Visual Merchandiser in Dammam. We're dedicated to creating great moments for everyone, every day, and looking for passionate individuals to help elevate the customer experience.

Role Overview
As a Visual Merchandiser, you'll play a crucial role in designing compelling in-store visuals that align with brand identity, inspire shoppers, and support commercial goals. Your creativity and attention to detail will be key in making a significant impact on customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute seasonal floor plans, window displays, and product arrangements in line with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors for the production and installation of visual elements.
• Translate merchandising strategies into practical and commercially effective displays.
• Monitor and implement visual standards across in-store communication and signage.
• Stay updated with visual trends and consumer behavior to enhance the in-store experience.
• Coordinate with marketing and retail operations for cohesive implementation.
• Deliver cost-effective creative solutions while maintaining quality standards.

Candidate Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; a degree in Visual Merchandising, Fine Arts, or related field is advantageous.
• 35 years of experience in visual merchandising or creative retail display, preferably in the home or lifestyle segment.
• Strong aesthetic sense and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, respected lifestyle brand.
• A collaborative workplace culture.
• Flexible benefits including up to 30 days of remote work from anywhere in the world annually.
• Career development and growth opportunities across a multinational organization.

Join our team as a Merchandiser at NAPCO!
We are currently seeking a dynamic and organized individual to manage our product displays and ensure the best presentation of our merchandise in retail locations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing POS materials effectively.
• Providing competition feedback to the Key Account Specialist.
• Ensuring no damaged or dirty packets remain on shelves; returning defective products with official documentation weekly.
• Counting and verifying the quantity of returned items to avoid discrepancies.
• Arranging client items in the warehouse, ensuring their cleanliness and condition.
• Coordinating with drivers for swift deliveries.
• Ensuring all products are present on shelves.
• Implementing sales Planograms and maintaining compliance as per shelf rent agreements.
• Ensuring correctness of shelf pricing.
• Conducting monthly inventory reports of POS materials.
• Participating in safety and environmental instructions provided by the HSE officer.

We look forward to welcoming a motivated professional who can contribute significantly to our merchandising efforts.

Position Objective:
The Area Visual Merchandiser (VM) is responsible for leading the visual merchandising strategy across a large area/region/country of stores, ensuring that the visual presentation aligns with the brand identity and enhances the overall shopping experience. This role focuses on guiding and mentoring Senior VMs and VMs, ensuring consistent execution of brand strategy, conducting market research, and staying up-to-date on industry trends to drive visual innovation. The Area VM is also responsible for collaborating cross-functionally to optimize visual merchandising for commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brand Image & Visual Merchandising Execution:
  • Lead and guide Senior Visual Merchandisers and Visual Merchandisers in multiple stores, ensuring the execution of high-quality visual merchandising aligned with the brand’s image and commercial goals.
  • Strategize and oversee the design, planning, and execution of window displays, in-store layouts, and promotional setups, ensuring consistent visual standards across all locations.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives, share market insights, provide creative direction, and address challenges.
  • Ensure visual consistency across stores by regularly reviewing visual displays, layouts, and product placement.
  • Develop and adjust floor plans and product zoning based on sales trends, customer behavior, and market insights to enhance customer engagement and sales.
  • Monitor the performance of visual strategies in collaboration with in-store teams, adjusting displays as necessary to maximize commercial opportunities.
• Collaboration & Strategic Alignment:
  • Collaborate closely with the operations, buying, and brand management teams to align visual merchandising strategies with inventory levels, promotional activities, and sales targets.
  • Support marketing initiatives by ensuring that visual merchandising aligns with campaigns, seasonal launches, and brand communication efforts.
  • Provide strategic insights through ongoing market research, competitor analysis, and customer lifestyle studies to inform visual strategies.
  • Lead pre-opening activities for new stores, ensuring brand standards are maintained and visual displays are optimized for launch.
• Market Research and Innovation:
  • Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify new opportunities for visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity and commercial goals.
  • Benchmark against competitors and industry trends to drive innovation in store displays and layouts.
  • Recommend adjustments to visual strategy based on consumer insights, shopping behaviors, and market shifts.
• Budgeting & Reporting:
  • Manage and track the visual merchandising budget for your area, ensuring cost-effective execution while maintaining high standards.
  • Provide regular reports on the effectiveness of visual merchandising activities and recommend areas for improvement.
• Training & Development:
  • Mentor and develop Senior Visual Merchandisers and Visual Merchandisers, providing ongoing training and feedback on display techniques, brand guidelines, and market trends.
  • Establish best practices for visual merchandising execution, ensuring that junior team members adhere to high standards and that knowledge sharing is encouraged across stores.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Visit stores regularly to assess visual merchandising performance, provide guidance, and ensure that all stores maintain brand standards.
  • Gather and analyze feedback from store teams, customers, and sales performance data to continuously improve visual merchandising strategies.

Desired Experience: The ideal candidate should have 710 years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing large areas or regions. Strong skills in managing multiple stores, mentoring visual merchandising teams, and aligning visual strategies with commercial objectives are crucial. Experience in market research and the ability to innovate visual solutions based on trends and customer insights are essential.