Visual Merchandising Director

Quest Search & Selection

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP340-1122

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A leading retailer is on the lookout for a Visual Merchandising Director to lead the creative thought process for strategic merchandising in all its massive retail stores, and manage the development, innovation and implementation of all visual merchandising tools and standards to ensure consistency across our stores. Essential to the success of this role is the ability to collaborate with cross functional partners to continuously elevate the company’s visual presence and strategy.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Lead In-Store Visual Merchandising Presentation
- Interpret creative and visual trends and product stories that align with business objectives and brand vision
- Lead the creation of innovative in-store presentations that support key seasonal objectives
- Establish strategies for in-store product placement
- Implement and direct all merchandising concepts throughout the chain

Advisor to Regional Directors and Merchandising Managers
- Collaborate with Regional Directors and Merchandise Managers to ensure storytelling and SAS (self-assisted shopping) is being executed in stores.
- Direct the development and execution of Floor Concepts, Visual Standards, and other communication to the RMMs and store teams

Internal Cross Channel Communication and Collaboration
- Participate in regular meetings with the Chief Merchandising Officer, Buyers, Director of Planning, and Director of Trend re assortment, sales plan, performance and the development of store specific presentations and flexing merchandise concepts.
- Partner with Creative Team to determine a signing and graphics plan that will enhance visual displays and focus on key seasonal items and value priced merchandise. This would include all assets for monthly floor sets prior to sending out the planogram to stores.

New Store Design and Planning
- Collaborate with Director of Construction on store fixture layout, design, new store fixture packages and installation to meet merchandising needs. This includes all floor and table top fixtures, furnishings, graphics, and seasonal décor.
- Manage annual Visual Merchandising budget for repairs and updates to existing stores.

Requirements

- 10 years experience in visual merchandising initiatives with 3 to 5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience leading Visual Merchandising for multi branded and large stores.
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising or Fine Arts preferred but not required if there is extensive merchandising field experience.
- Deep knowledge of store design, branding and presentation strategies/concepts; understanding of how each affects the customer experience.
- Must have the ability to communicate and convey ideas and concepts with all levels of company personnel.

If you are a commercially minded, highly talented and skilled visual merchandising professional ready for the leading a large group of creative team, please do not hesitate to apply.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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