Visual Merchanding Manager

Job description / Role

SUMMARY OF JOB

To lead the Creative department responsible for all aspects of in store Visual Merchandising, windows , ensuring that the stores reflect the highest standards and visual presence in the marketplace.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Windows and Display (40%)

• Creates Yearly window Planner liaising with Brand/Creative and Retail Team to coincide with specific product launches and new collections.
• Creates and implements window schemes in line with Yearly Planner/Brand Guidelines.
• Ensures that in store layouts are as per brand & business guidelines and sets out floor plans to his end.
• Ensures consistency and Brand standards are met in all window displays.
• Plans and implements Centre of Excellence to demonstrate to all store managers
• Ensures all visual standards are met inshore through VM team and regular store visits/coaching.
• Ensures Brand specific guidelines are implemented.
• Works closely with store Teams to train and develop their visual skills
• Manages the Ordering and distribution of Promotions/event POS
• Ensures all in store POS is up to date and displayed correctly

People Management (30%)

• Provide ongoing coaching and on the job training for all employees and Visual Merchandising Team
• Provides regular Training to store teams and visual teams
• Communicates with SM/ASM Brand/Campaign information and ensures all members understand.
• Sits in on monthly managers meetings to establish store goals and priorities
• Completes along with visual team Monthly Visual store checks to ensure standards are being maintained.
• Plans and implements Seasonal Centre of Excellence
• Reviews sale figures and plans/distributes rota accordingly
• Ensures Visual Team is assigned specific tasks/roles and communicates that to relevant people.
• Maintains and develops good working relationships with Brand Teams

Planning and administration (30%)

• Plans and distributes Yearly Visual Budget that is assigned, taking into account events/promos POS.
• Ensures all administration formats are completed as per company policy.
• Ensures weekly rotas/trip sheets are completed and filed as assigned.
• Ensures filing system is organised by store including all visual requirement details and updated on a daily/weekly basis or as required.
• Communicates to all Team members the company policies and procedures and ensures they are implemented.
• Records all necessary paperwork for future reference as instructed by Retail Management
• Plans and Co-Ordinates any off site events for the brands

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, fashion technology.
• 4-5 years of experience in the field of visual merchandising.

Competencies

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Creative thinking and innovating idea.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills including demonstration skills to handle many assignments simultaneously.
• Efficiently work under pressures, deadlines, and stretch extra hours to complete assigned task.
• Should exhibit great creativity and resourcefulness.
• Able to take calculated and bold initiatives to meet the expectations of internal and external customers effectively.
• Should have excellent effectual communication skills.
• Should be able to communicate the insight and ideas effectively.
• Should have equally effective people skills.
• Self-confident and outgoing personality.
• Ability to listen to intended details attentively.

About the Company

Established in 1987, Al Boom Marine started as a distribution company selling eyewear, apparel, footwear and accessories of its popular watersports and lifestyle brands. Al Boom Marine now is one of the leading retail and distribution companies in the GCC, operating more than 25 International brands in water sports, swimwear, surfing, cycling, gadgets and lifestyle through 60 retail stores, and more than 300 active wholesale account throughout the GCC and the MENA region.