Area Visual Merchandising Manager – COS

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3274

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

COS, Collection of Style is for women and men who want high end design and good quality at an affordable price. The modern, stylish and timeless collections are well co-ordinated and easy to combine. Quality and detail is ever present in all areas of the brand from the high level of customer service, to an enjoyable store environment and beautiful packaging. This is a very exciting time to join COS! Internationally expansion has been aggressive with 20 markets now opened globally in less than six years from initial start of the brand in the UK. The expansion plan for COS will continue globally with a focus on rapid expansion plans across the Middle East.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing the visual merchandising and store teams in a given area to deliver effective and commercial visual standards that support brand marketing initiatives, including store layouts and window displays, thereby contributing to the achievement of the brand sales targets. Through creating and maintaining excellent team and cross functional working relationships you will implement processes and procedures to deliver best practice across all stores in your area.

Requirements

You will have/be:

* At least 3 years' proven multi-site visual merchandising management experience.
* Knowledge of key visual merchandising processes and principles.
* A strong understanding of VM guideline implementation.
* Currently operating at Area Visual Merchandising Manager level
* Fashion retail VM experience.
* Creative.
* Strong IT proficiency.
* Good interpersonal and networking skills.
* High levels of energy and enthusiasm.
* The ability to develop and motivate a team.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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