Visual Merchandiser - Retail

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

To maintain and implement the visual display in the stores ensuring that the most effective VM guidelines are used for promotional displays and features. To make the most effective use of resources and manpower.

What you will do
- To maintain the store display standards and ensure adherence to the Company and brand display standards
- Arranges merchandise, signage, mannequins, furniture and backdrops according to the prearranged plan which is in line with company and brand standards
- Dresses mannequins for use in displays.
- Remain aware of all in store development e.g.: new ranges, promotions, top sellers within each dept. to ensure adequate merchandising and support.
- Responsible for the implementation of the promotions in the stores.
- Liaise with the Signage suppliers and in store promotional graphics.
- In the smaller stores or for major projects such as new store openings, the Job holder will be responsible for physically being involved in the placement of graphics and VM displays.

Requirements

Required Skills to be successful:
- Good and effective communication
- Effective time management / Uses time efficiently
- Creative, and detailed orientated
- Accepts responsibility for own actions
- Ability to adapt to changes as required by the business
- Monitors own work to ensure quality

What equips you for the role
- University Degree graduate preferably Interior Design, Merchandising, or Fashion
- At least 2 years of Visual Merchandise experience in Retail Fashion business
- Advanced knowledge of power point, photo shop, and illustrator
- Innovative - Generates suggestions for improving work

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.