Visual Merchandiser Assistant - 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

Your role will be to implement and maintain the M&S brand image within the store, ensuring visual consistency. You will provide the customer with the most inspirational shopping experience possible. You will also be responsible for maintaining effective communication with store colleagues and the RVM / Manager VM.

What you will do
- Implement Visual Merchandising Policies: Accurately apply all company Visual Merchandising guidelines, ensuring well-organized and easy-to-shop store grids.
- Mannequin Styling: Style mannequins in accordance with company policies, utilizing appropriate techniques and visual elements to aid in customer segmentation.
- Maintain Visual Standards : Ensure excellent visual standards across all areas of the store, including Business Units and window displays.
- Seasonal Launches and Events : Execute seasonal launches and events on time, maintaining brand consistency and awareness of company bestsellers and competitor trends.
- Collaborative Communication: Work effectively with store colleagues and the Regional VM Manager, regularly communicating to ensure brand consistency.
- Window Display Guidelines: Implement window display guidelines promptly, ensuring they align with the brand and corporate initiatives.
- VM Checklist and Marketing Initiatives: Maintain and adhere to the VM checklist, executing marketing initiatives within the store as required.
- Daily Liaison with Store Managers: Communicate daily with Store Managers to stay updated on VM processes, requirements, and personnel needs.

Requirements

Required Skills to be successful
- Minimum Experience: +3 years of experience
- Behavioral Competencies: Leadership, Strong Business Acumen and the ability to communicate with business partners at all levels

What equips you for the role
- Bachelor's degree or a diploma in sales, marketing or other related area of study from an accredited institution.
- Post Graduate degree in the field of marketing, visual merchandising, retailing or any other related field of study with 2 - 5 years' experience in visual merchandising.

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.