VM Department Manager

Job description / Role

VM Department Manager - Tryano - Riyadh

Job Summary:

The job holder of this position is responsible for the overall store presentation, as well as the design and creation of all windows and in store concepts, ensuring high quality visual merchandising standards throughout, based on Group Creative and equity guidelines. The job holder is also responsible for the management, training and developing of the department store VM team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategical:
• Develop the business plan of the Visual Merchandising Department in line with the Division objectives and strategic objectives of Chalhoub
• Formulate and communicate VM Department performance objectives and continuously monitor progress and alignment towards strategic objectives

Managerial:
• Develop the Department policies and procedures in order to ensure the fulfillment of organizational requirements
• Oversee the operations of the Department, provide expertise, encourage teamwork and facilitate related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and staff pride in contribution
• Negotiate the yearly budget of the Department and control expenditure to ensure optimal use

Requirements

Operational:
• Department Manager - VM VM Strategies Implementation Supplier Management Internal Stakeholders Relations Event Management Budget Management Performance Monitoring
• Guide, develop and manage the Product Merchandising, Display Design and Display Decoration teams
• Work cross functionally with internal and external partners to ensure creative and commercial visual merchandising strategies are implemented to the highest standards
• Manage the design and develop all window and in store animations ensuring sign off with all approving parties
• Input into the creation of the marketing calendar to develop a 360-brand approach at all levels
• Lead from a VM perspective the collaborate with the Buyers, Brand Marketing and in-store management to align on seasonal timings & executions to deliver a premium retail experience to the consumer
• Approve all suppliers and develop strong working relationships
• Ensure the timely installations of all animations, events and campaigns in line with the marketing and event calendar Liaise with all teams (Commercial, Retail, Brand and Communication) and filter, decode and reassemble information that is needed to create commercial VM displays for brands and/or store. Ensure effective communication to all team members
• Manage and coach the team to create a full report on concept designs (pictures and comments) to be provided once the event is achieved
• Champion strong partnership with all internal teams
• Work in close collaboration with Group Creative on equity guidelines
• Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed

Team Management:
• Assign individual objectives for employee performance management purposes, manage performance, empower staff, and provide formal and informal feedback in order to support professional development and maximize performance

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.