Area Visual Merchandising Manager

Job description / Role

Customer

- Drive and Manage VM operation functions within store of the assigned region/area, ensuring the store(s) are presented with high level standards inspirationally and commercial.

Process

- Provide an effective implementation pre-planning documentation(s) i.e., illustrations, schematics, critical path etc... when working on campaign launch, store improvements and VM activities in the store(s)

- Develop a customer profile-based display solution(s) of either HH and/or FRN department, display solutions which are demographically relevant to its market.

- Align and work in close collaboration with the store leadership team as a part of commercial team, focused on-store merchandising adherence to the brand directives pertaining to VM and Retail business commitments.

- Responsible for optimizing the opportunities of product display/presentation with store architectural layout(s), and/or to developing store improvement plan(s) to continuously better the customer shopping experience thru ease of shopping inspirationally and commercial.

- Drive high level Visual Merchandising Principles adherence discipline, along with store manager/regional manager throughout the store(s).

- Develop an effective VM calendar plan in alignment with retail, capturing monthly store activities i.e., campaign launch, guidelines implementation, store recoveries/improvements etc...

- Perform VM checklists and regular floor walks/review along with store manager/regional manager ensuring high quality of product presentation(s), merchandising principles adherence and disciplined store upkeep strategy are in place and are performed effectively.

- Monitor commercial environment, competitor activity and market trends through competitor store visits.

VM Commercial and Finance

- Align VM strategies with the Retail priorities to drive business forward.

- Collaborate with store leadership team in providing solution(s) addressing low and high product performance and product display inventory discipline i.e., Demo hold/Demo release.

- Provide (Non-Trading Item) store requirements supporting Retail and VM activities within the allocated annual budget allocation.

- Regular monitor on VM assets ensuring good condition(s) and are properly used such as computer, gadgets and tools.

People

- Drive consistent and transparent communication with the VM team member(s) on business expectations and priorities.

- Responsible for Performance Management of VM Team member(s) through timely KPI setting, mid-year and annual performance reviews and honest feedback.

- Ensure Learning and Development programs for both functional & behavioural aspects, are provided/delivered to VM team member(s) in line with set personal/individual development plans.

- Continuously drive VM team member(s) talent up skill and succession planning for future growth.

- Guide and develop VM Team member(s) to ensure high quality performance deliverables.

Responsible for ensuring adherence to company policies and regulations with regards to behaviour and work ethics.

About the Company

Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organizations in the Middle East. An international, diversified retail conglomerate that encourages entrepreneurship to consistently deliver exceptional value, the Group operates over 900 stores encompassing a retail presence of over 13 million sq. ft. across Middle East, India, Egypt, Turkey, Yemen and Pakistan (franchise operation). The Group employs around 31,000 employees.