Brand Merchandising Manager - West Elm

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3863

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Brand Merchandising Manager - West Elm - Kuwait

Much like its customer, West Elm designs reflect a variety of styles mixing clean lines, natural textures and global accents to create authentic, affordable, and approachable designs for modern living. West Elm's extensive product range includes bedroom, living room, dining and outdoor furniture, bed and bath, tabletop and kitchenware, rug, window dressings and decorative accessories.

You will provide leadership and direction to brand managers and support functions for all aspects of business planning, brand management and merchandising for your division and be accountable for merchandising planning, OTB, forward planning, stock management and maximising the sales and profit contribution. You will also coach, develop and mentor a team of senior merchandisers.

Requirements

* At least 3 years' experience in a senior role, ideally within a PLC or successful private company
* Educated to degree level
* Retail merchandising experience
* Excellent numerical, analytical, networking and communication skills
* Energetic, enthusiastic and creative.

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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