Regional Visual Merchandiser - TUMI

Job description / Role

Are you a visual merchandiser professional looking for an interesting new challenge in luxury gift?

We are currently recruiting a Visual Merchandiser Executive with 3 - 4 years of experience to work for gift brand TUMI

Reporting to the division manager, and working closely with the regional and the local teams in 6-8 countries, the regional visual merchandiser is responsible for the image of the points of sales (retail shops and wholesale).

You will also maintain the brand standards applied across all activities by:

New launches:
• Define the implementation in store for all launches/animations.
• Produce the visuals, in coordination with the graphic designer
• Order POS tools from the brand headquarters and/or produce locally
• Review the merchandising plan linked to launches
• Prepare and/or adapt the window displays
• Communicate the merchandising guidelines to the stores and follow-up on installation

Permanent merchandising:
• Ensure merchandising levels in the store are met as per the brand’s guidelines
• Maintain updated order form for merchandising elements and ensure dispatch as per the needs
• Ensure maximum shelf visibility
• Follow the performance of the ranges and categories, and adjust the merchandising if necessary
• Propose any merchandising amendments enabling an optimization of the turnover by m²
• Adapt the merchandising per country and/or per shop
• Is responsible for new projects merchandising in coordination with the Marketing team (order and implementation)
• Review and implement the updated merchandising plans in the existing stores
• Develop new tools in coordination with the brand’s management to improve and increase productivity and efficiency.
• Implement new store concept whenever needed

New store openings:
• Work on the planograms for new store openings
• Work on the floor plans and zoning of the new stores
• Determine and order the store merchandising elements and small furniture/decoration
• Define the proper shelf merchandising of the products
• Work in coordination with logistics to ensure the dispatch of the PLV furniture

Stock:
• Define the minimum merchandising for all new launches
• Communicate with retail manager of out of stock situations
• Communicate with retail manager of impact of new merchandising on sales
• Coordinate with logistics regarding the shipments & deliveries

Requirements

In their endeavor to excellence, the fundamental values all our employees must possess are Commitment, Integrity, Empathy and Flexibility.

• Degree or certification
• At least 3 years of experience in Visual Merchandising
• Regional experience, ideally based in Dubai

Linguistic Skills
• Excellent English is required, Arabic is a plus

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Achievement Drive and Initiative
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Partnering and Team Working
• Planning and Organizing

We can offer you:
• The opportunity to build a career with a world-class team
• The chance to live and work in a dynamic regional retail hub
• Staff discounts at all participating Chalhoub partner brands

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.