Visual Merchandising Manager - Retail

Job description / Role

Excellent opportunity to join a leading and well respected retail group who are responsible for managing multiple international retail concepts under franchise.

The group is going through a regional expansion over the next 5 years and is now seeking a strong creative VM who can not only manage a team but set the creative standards and strategy for the brand. With a large number of new stores planned they are seeking a person with a strong new store / refurbishment delivery focus.

The Role:
- Reporting to the General Manager for retail you will be tasked with setting the GCC Visual Merchandise standards & strategy for the brand
- Managing a regional team of Visual Merchandisers and their day to day performance & KPI’s
- Directing new store rollout within the region ensuring Visual / promotional material is in line with marketing & brand strategy
- Working with the internal Marketing / Buying & PR team to set a promotional calendar
- Ensure consistency across all stores including windows, signage, lighting, presentation & best sellers etc. creating new promotional material that would be suitable for the Middle East market while maintaining international brand integrity
- Provision of training to Store Managers on Visual standards best practice
- Developing & updating the Visual Merchandise manual
- Working with local shop fitting partners on store design, fit outs, new store openings etc

Requirements

- Minimum of 6 years senior Visual Merchandise experience with a minimum of 1 year VM Management in a large & structured retail company - You must have recent experience of working with fashion, department stores, sports merchandise, preferably in a fast paced volume retailer
- Good experience of people management, motivation, managing staff performance and you will be tasked with recruiting, training etc.
- A strong creative and structured approach to visual concepts, window design & in store flow
- Any experience of working with an international brand is highly regarded as you will need to "interpret" global standards into local market conditions
- Ability to travel on a regular basis both regionally and internationally
- Although a tertiary qualification is not essential formal merchandising training or graphic design would be well regarded
- Strong computer skills in particular MS Office, Adobe, Photoshop, Indesign etc.
- An outgoing, positive & adaptable personality is critical for working in the Middle East along with an element of patience working in a multi-cultural team environment
- Excellent communication, computer skills and solid career history is essential for this position

About the Company

Quantum Search is a Dubai based Recruitment Consultancy established in 2008. Our vision is to deliver a high quality, timely and professional recruitment service across a number of key industry sectors in the middle management to executive boardroom levels with leading customers across the Middle East region. We make a firm commitment to all our clients, whether you are seeking staff or seeking a new career… we don’t distinguish on the quality of service commitment to you as our customer. “People first” is our commitment to you….

Retail Sectors: * Fashion * Luxury goods * Home wares * Supermarkets * Food & Beverage * Technology & Electronics * Department Stores * Cosmetics & Fragrance

Skills Recruited * General Management * Finance * Human Resources * Training Managers * Area Managers * Information Technology * Marketing & Public Relations * Leasing & Property Management * Project Manager / Retail Architect * Retail Buying * Merchandise Planning * Store Management * Visual Merchandisers * Brand Management