Regional Visual Merchandiser – GUESS

Job description / Role

GUESS is a globally recognised high fashion brand offering the latest trends in accessories, womens, mens and childrens fashions.

With over 70 stores located around the GCC this is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic work environment and get involved in the expansion and future growth of this exciting brand.

We are looking to recruit a Regional Visual Manager to join our GUESS team in Bahrain. Reporting to the Senior Visual Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for:

* Formulate a Visual Merchandising Strategy which is in keeping with the image and standards of the brands represented and present it to the Merchandising Director, along with projected budget requirements.
* Prepare the Visual Display calendar for all the brands taking into consideration seasonal requirements, promotions, brand specific activities, discuss with the relevant departments to ensure its effective implementation.
* Conduct regular store visits and liaise with the store staff to carry out the merchandising in the stores.
* Coach/ guide the store personnel about the importance of visual merchandising/ awareness, through delivering training sessions on Visual Merchandising.
* Research on trends in visual displays and merchandising techniques in the regional and international markets and propose new/ innovative ideas to ensure the brand presence is in line with the international trends and standards but at the same time reflects regional flavour.
* Ensure the standards of visual merchandising are being maintained in all the stores.

Requirements

To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

* Bachelor's degree or a diploma in interior design, fashion design, fine arts or other related area of study from an accredited institution.
* At least 6-8 years experience in visual merchandising.
* Strong Business Acumen and the ability to communicate with business partners at all levels
* Planning and organising skills
* Knowledge of MS Office with any Graphic software
* Project Management exposure
* Good communication and interpersonal skills

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.