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Job description / Role
Area Visual Merchandising Manager - River Island - UAE
Fashion is in our blood. We have a deeply creative heart. We are on top of the trends. Sometimes we create trends. We believe fashion should be fun. We genuinely love what we do but we take our business seriously. Our attitude and personality is a huge part of what makes us different. River Island's unique design and cultural style makes us stand out from the pack.
You will be responsible for managing the visual merchandising and store teams in a given area in order to deliver commercially effective visual standards. The standards you set will support brand marketing initiatives, including store layouts and window displays, thereby contributing to the achievement of the brand sales targets. Further, you will implement processes and procedures to deliver best practice across all stores in your area by creating and maintaining excellent team and cross-functional working relationships.
Requirements
* A retail professional currently operating at Area Visual Merchandising Manager level
* At least 3 years' proven multi-site visual merchandising management experience
* Fashion retail Visual Merchandising experience
* Knowledge of key VM processes and principles
* A strong understanding of VM guideline implementation
* The ability to develop and motivate a team
* Good interpersonal and networking skills, with high levels of energy, creativity and enthusiasm
* Strong IT proficiency.
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.