Nike - In Store Visual Merchandiser

Job description / Role

The candidate is responsible for managing the Visual Merchandising of the store to deliver effective and commercial visual standards, including store layouts and window displays, thereby contributing to the achievement of the brand sales targets.

Core Responsibilities:
Responsible for Visual Standards
• Implementation and Execution of mannequin styling according to VP directives and current trends to show innovation, detailing and style
• Execution of new seasonal VP directives and guidelines – ability to effectively interpret guidelines to store requirements and implement seasonal updates effectively, efficiently and in line with vision
• Wall and table Visual displays to show innovation and creativity in line with visual concepts
• Product knowledge on key investments, best sellers and seasonal key looks
• POP and Mannequin management, including base identification understanding, storage, returns, requests and care pre-and post-campaigns
• Feedback to and from line manager amendments to visuals or visual guidelines due to local market requirements
• Implement all Visual processes and procedures to deliver best practice across all stores in the area of responsibility
• Review feedback from stores and customers and take remedial action as necessary - push feedback upwards
• Feedback to line manager visual trends within relevant industry and competitors
• Support with BOH management to help service sales floor – POP management/ wardrobe imagery/ benefit sign management
• Making VM decisions on business acumen/ performance of best sellers/ departments
• Contribute to photo reports and work with AVM’s to create presentation reports and keep visual records all VM updates and campaigns

Support Marketing initiatives
• Review delivery of visual activities against schedules
• Management and implementation of seasonal marketing updates including wardrobe images and benefit signs
• Provide line manager and local suppliers (where relevant) with feedback on the quality/content of the visual material Manage marketing cart, VM costs and props
• Execute campaigns/events etc. with and work alongside agencies to ensure best practice and correct implementation of campaigns using experience and knowledge

Salary:
QAR 3,000 to 4,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Air Ticket to Home Country every two years, Medical Insurance for Self and Discount on brands of GMG

Requirements

Educational Qualifications and Certificates
• High school education

Experience
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Visual Merchandising in relevant field

Skills
Language skills
• Written and spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred

Additional skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Design and Creative thinking ability
• Passion for sport

Key Interactions

Internal Interactions
• Marketing Team
• Retail Brand Marketing Team
• Business Unit Heads
• Retail Operations team External Interactions
• Customers
• Suppliers

About the Company

Established in 1978, by the Baker family who still own and manage the company today, Gulf Marketing Group is one of the Middle East's leading, family owned companies. Gulf Marketing Group operates regionally, across the GCC and boasts a diverse portfolio of brands, retail outlets and services. Gulf Marketing Group subsidiaries operate in key sectors such as retail and distribution of sporting goods and lifestyle brands, health and fitness, food and food processing, integrated 3PL logistics, real estate, healthcare and pharmacies, education and technology. Since 1978, Gulf Marketing Group has introduced more than 90 international brands into the Middle East, as well as building the reputation of our homegrown brands as reliable and quality driven companies.

We are proud to be one of the top 10 retailers in the Gulf region with:

• More than three decades experience managing international brands in local environments
• A prestigious portfolio of world class brand partners
• Anchor tenancy in all major GCC shopping malls
• A proven track record of securing exclusive retail and distributor agreements
• An experienced management team
• Strong customer relationships