Visual Merchandiser

Join Apparel Group as an Area Visual Merchandiser!
We are seeking a talented professional to lead our visual merchandising strategy across multiple stores in Saudi Arabia. The Area Visual Merchandiser will play a crucial role in enhancing the brand's image and ensuring an outstanding shopping experience for our customers.

Position Objective:
As the Area VM, you will oversee the execution of visual merchandising across a large area, ensuring that it aligns with our brand identity. Your responsibilities will include mentoring Senior VMs and VMs, conducting market research, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to optimize visual merchandising for commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brand Image & Visual Merchandising Execution:
  • Lead the visual merchandising efforts in multiple stores, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with brand goals.
  • Strategize and execute window displays, in-store layouts, and promotional setups to maintain visual standards.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives and market insights.
  • Review visual displays periodically for consistency and effectiveness.
  • Adjust floor plans based on customer behavior and sales data.
• Collaboration & Strategic Alignment:
  • Collaborate with operations, buying, and brand management teams to align visual strategies.
  • Support marketing initiatives by ensuring visual merchandising aligns with campaigns.
  • Provide strategic insights from market research and competitor analysis.
  • Assist in pre-opening activities for new stores, maintaining brand standards.
• Market Research and Innovation:
  • Conduct research to identify opportunities for visual merchandising.
  • Benchmark against competitors to drive innovative store displays.
• Budgeting & Reporting:
  • Manage the visual merchandising budget effectively while maintaining quality.
  • Provide reports on merchandising effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Training & Development:
  • Mentor and develop the visual merchandising team, providing ongoing training and feedback.
  • Establish best practices for visual merchandising across stores.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Regularly visit stores to assess performance and provide guidance.
  • Gather feedback from store teams and analyze sales data to enhance strategies.

Desired Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 710 years of experience in visual merchandising, including 3 years in a leadership role. Strong skills in team management, market research, and innovation are essential.

If you're passionate about visual merchandising and ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now!

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.

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, and entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48000 people and revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, we are dedicated to making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE
Visual Merchandiser | Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle | Visual Merchandising

ROLE SUMMARY
The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for coordinating and executing appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead customers into and through the entire store, providing an excellent in-store experience. The role contributes to sales objectives through effective product placement and visual display, converting window shoppers into prospects and creating ambiance for ongoing return customers.

ROLE PROFILE

• Responsible for translating the Visual Merchandising Plan through execution of creative windows, product placements, props, and floor designs to attract and engage customers.
• Execute seasonal floor plans, launches, and floor changes.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to coordinate the production and installation timeline.
• Enhance brand presence through creative ideas while being cost-sensitive and contributing to cost-saving initiatives when possible.
• Ensure brand standards are maintained at all times while upholding the marketing & communications principles of MAF Fashion.
• Stay sensitive to new trends in visual merchandising and aware of customer preferences to elevate the in-store experience.
• Maintain good rapport with marketing, merchandising, logistics, and store teams for collaborative efforts towards effective visual merchandising.
• Implement store signage programs according to commercial guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Certificate.
• Fluent in English.
• 35 years of experience within the VM or fine arts field.
• Attention to detail.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments and spread happiness. Join us and work in a friendly environment with diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model. Enjoy the flexibility of working from any country for 30 days a year.