Visual Merchandiser – Express

Alshaya
Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP435-1998 		Alshaya

The Role


The Role

Visual Merchandiser - Express (KSA-WP)

Express is the must-have, sexy, sophisticated fashion brand for work, the weekend, or going out. It's what's new and what's now for young, fashion-forward women and men.
The Express brand reflects a hip, urban 24/7 lifestyle. It's stylish, energetic, confident and it never stops. Our imagery is Bold, Cool, and Behind-the-Scenes Fashion. And we speak from the point of view of a fashion insider: in-the-know yet accessible, an expert in all matters of style and full of endless possibility.
The Express customer is at the center of everything. Our Girl is Young, Smart, Bold, Spirited, Flirty, and Social and Our Guy is Confident, Driven, Charming, Stylish, Active and Cool. And our clothes fit them and their personalities with collections for Work, Party, and Play.
Express operates nearly 600 retail stores across the United States. Since March, 2009, in partnership with Alshaya, Express has opened several stores across the Middle East.

The Role:
* An In Store Visual Merchandiser works closely with the Visual Merchandising Manager/Store Manager and within brand specifications, following brand, fashion and seasonal trends to lay out effective store and window displays for daily trade, promotions and events.
* He/She will focus all efforts on either in store or window presentation.
* Ensure that all employees are trained in VM to ensure speed of displays based on requirements, drives sales performance through effective store layout and window displays.

Responsibilities:
Follow Brand specific Visual Merchandising standards
Provide an up to date, consistently changing store visual display within brand specific guidelines.
Arranges merchandise, signage, fixtures, mannequins and backdrops, utilising window packs, in-store layout guides, promotional collateral packs, equipment and fixturing updates
Sketch designs and store layout to maximise visual impact.

Requirements


Requirements

* Must have at least 1 - 2 years of Retail experience.
* Good General Education.
* Energetic and confident. Excellent communication skills .
* Flexible, able to work under pressure.
* Working in a fast paced fashion environment, able to react and take the initiative quickly.

About the Company


About the Company

M.H. Alshaya is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, Harvey Nichols, Boots, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, Vision Express, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Pottery Barn and Office Depot. The company operates more than 2,400 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Food, Health & Beauty, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Office Supplies.

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and it employs more than 32,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.
This Position is closed or expired