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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.

Join Brenntag as a General Accountant!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at a global market leader in chemical manufacturing. As a General Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing customer accounts and ensuring efficient processing of payments.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer accounts to identify outstanding debts and follow up on overdue payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Coordinate with the sales and customer service teams to ensure a smooth order-to-cash process.
• Process incoming payments via various channels (bank transfers, cheques, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all AR transactions.
• Prepare AR aging reports and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian VAT regulations and company policies.
• Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist in credit limit controlling and cash inflows related activities to receivables.

Our Offer:

• Competitive and fair salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities

Join Us as a Sales Executive at the First Vignette Collection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Carliton Almoaibed Hotel)

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Sales Executive to join our team at the First Vignette Collection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Carliton Almoaibed Hotel). This role requires someone with a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market analyses, set ambitious sales targets, and develop effective revenue generation strategies.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, negotiate contracts, and identify new business opportunities.
• Work closely with various hotel departments, participate in promotional activities, and contribute to revenue strategy meetings.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze data, and create reports to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies.

What We Expect From You

• Proven success in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Exceptional communication skills, strong negotiation abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing market trends and tracking sales performance metrics.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and support a sales team to achieve shared goals.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in the dynamic and fast-paced hospitality industry.

What You Can Expect From Us
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you live your best work life. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We foster a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, encouraging colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting your health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing. Join us and become part of our ever-growing global family.

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