Visual Merchandiser Jobs in Makkah

About the Role

Apparel Group is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to join its team in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience looking to build a career in visual merchandising within the fashion retail sector. The role involves developing and communicating visual concepts to promote brands, products, and services in-store, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand experience for customers.

As a Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for shaping the in-store presentation of brands. This includes creating visually appealing displays, as well as training and coaching store teams on visual merchandising strategies and the management of daily, weekly, and seasonal visual tasks. Your contributions will directly influence brand image and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and communicate visual concepts to promote the brand, products, and services in-store.
• Train and coach the store team to perform merchant-based visual merchandising and manage daily, weekly, and seasonal visual merchandising tasks.
• Ensure brand identity and presentation standards are consistently achieved in windows and in-store displays, creating eye-catching arrangements that incorporate commercial sales opportunities.
• Implement brand-specific visual merchandising standards and coordinate store displays in line with brand guidelines and strategy.
• Develop floor plans to maximize visual impact and arrange merchandise, signage, and fixtures according to in-store layout guidelines.
• Take photographs of all merchandise display changes to document and track visual updates.
• Utilize creative lighting techniques for window displays to enhance visual appeal.
• Maximize the placement of new product lines and re-merchandise the store as new trends emerge.
• Create store layouts according to product categories and ensure proper merchandising of all items.
• Collect, review, and provide feedback on merchandise presentation.
• Collaborate closely with operations and brand management teams to increase sales performance.
• Work with the VM Manager and sales team to achieve commercial goals.
• Participate in the pre-opening of new stores and conduct timely visits to ensure brand standards are properly implemented and followed.
• Conduct research on current market trends and lifestyle to inform visual merchandising strategies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 0-1 years of experience in visual merchandising or a related field.
• Willingness to travel between Jeddah and Makkah as needed.

Required Skills

• Visual Merchandising
• Brand Identity
• Display Creation
• Identifying Sales Opportunities
• Adherence to Visual Merchandising Standards
• Understanding of Brand Guidelines
• Floor Planning
• Merchandise Arrangement
• Signage Implementation
• In-store Layout Design
• Creative Lighting Application
• Trend Research
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Coaching and Training Abilities

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires travel between these two cities to fulfill responsibilities.

Position Objective:
The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for developing, delivering, and communicating visual concepts to promote the brand, products, and services in-store. This role includes training and coaching the store team to perform merchandising tasks and managing daily, weekly, and seasonal visual merchandising activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the brand identity and presentation standards are consistently achieved in windows and in-store through eye-catching displays that incorporate commercial sales opportunities.
• Implement brand-specific visual merchandising standards and coordinate store displays according to brand guidelines and strategy.
• Develop floor plans that maximize visual impact and arrange merchandise, signage, fixtures, and in-store layouts.
• Document changes in merchandise displays by taking photographs.
• Utilize creative lighting for windows to enhance product visibility.
• Maximize the placement of new lines and re-merchandise the store as new trends arise.
• Create store layouts based on product categories and ensure proper merchandising of items.
• Collect reviews and feedback on merchandise displays.
• Collaborate closely with operations and brand management teams to increase sales.
• Work with the VM Manager and sales team to achieve commercial goals.
• Participate in pre-opening activities and conduct timely visits to ensure brand standards are implemented and followed.
• Conduct market trend research and analyze lifestyle influences on merchandising.

About the Role

PepsiCo is looking for a Merchandiser to join its team in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential to ensure our popular brands are effectively displayed to consumers, contributing to PepsiCo's mission to be a global leader in beverages and snacks. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and positive change are at the core of our strategy, known as PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

At PepsiCo, we believe our success is driven by our people and our commitment to operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for people and the planet. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice. Join us and be bold in transformation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal product placement and visibility in retail environments.
• Maintain inventory levels and manage stock to meet demand.
• Execute marketing plans and promotions to drive sales.
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store personnel.
• Uphold PepsiCo brand standards and visual merchandising guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• A clear service-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills

• Driver's license
• Service-oriented approach
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Additional Information

PepsiCo products are consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. In 2021, PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue, driven by a complementary portfolio of beverages and convenient foods, including brands such as LAY'S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, GATORADE®, PEPSI®, and QUAKER®. Our vision is to be the global leader in beverages and convenient foods by winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+), our strategic transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will work.

About the Role

PepsiCo is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Merchandiser to join its sales team in Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to maximizing on-shelf presence and ensuring attractive product presentation to consumers, contributing to the company's strategic goals within the region. PepsiCo is a global leader in beverages and convenient foods, driven by a vision to be the Global Leader by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+), fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximize on-shelf presence for PepsiCo products across all assigned outlets.
• Adhere strictly to planograms for both on-shelf and off-shelf displays.
• Conduct in-store sampling sessions and promotions as required.
• Report any non-compliance with agreed arrangements to the pre-seller immediately.
• Provide the pre-seller with the latest market information to identify selling opportunities.
• Visit specific Out-of-Territory (OT) outlets according to the daily journey plan.
• Merchandise SSFL products within OT stores in various access points, including shelves, stands, and floor displays.
• Place Point of Sale (POS) material adjacent to SSFL displays where applicable.
• Ensure all access points are merchandised according to approved planograms.
• Rotate product using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method and remove sub-standard products.
• Maintain a clean and fresh stock of SSF products on the shelf at all times.
• Monitor and report competitive activities within the assigned territory.
• Report any deviations from agreed terms with assigned OT customers/outlets.
• Report daily activities of the prior day to your supervisor.
• Participate in sampling and redemption campaigns when required.
• Maintain appropriate personal appearance and professional behavior in line with the Frito Lay code of conduct.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a valid driving license.

Required Skills

• Service-level oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with specific coverage in the cities of Jeddah and Makkah.