Visual Merchandiser | Retail | Sandro/ Maje The Avenues Mall, Kuwait

Job Requisition ID: 176347 

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

A Visual Merchandiser has to be tuned in to all areas of popular culture and creativity in order to bring a fresh perspective to a brand.

You would be responsible for presenting products in a way that attracts customers and maximizes sales.  You could be based at head office or in a store. Travel to different markets and stores to set up displays and give training.

What you will do

• Display the brand by seasonal trends and be able to mix and match outfits in the window/in store as per the Company’s brand standard
• Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote the brand’s styling and implementation standard
• Display window and in-store mannequins/torsos to promote a specific product or top seller promotion
• Drawing designs and plans by hand or computer
• Deciding how to use space and lighting creatively
• Creating visual merchandising packs to send to each market/store
• Giving feedback to the head office and buying teams
• Setting up displays, graphics, arranging action areas, and the implementation of posters in the window/indoor
• Coaching store people/ VMs on how products should be displayed on mannequins/torsos in the window/in store.
• Coaching store people/VMs on how to dress and style mannequins and torsos in the window/ in store
• New store openings, the Job holder will be responsible for physically being involved in the placement of graphics and VM displays.

Required Skills to be successful

• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction
• Translates concepts and information into images
• Creative presentation skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office Applications, especially PowerPoint presentations

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualification and Knowledge

Education: University Degree graduate, preferably in Interior Design, Merchandising, or Fashion

Minimum Experience

At least 2 years of Visual Merchandise experience in the retail fashion business

Behavioral Competencies 

• Highly organized, attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Work under pressure
• Strong management skills
• Pro-active and flexible
• Able to handle numerous tasks at one time and prioritize them effectively
• Advanced skills in MS office PowerPoint presentation
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact professionally with high-level executives on a regular basis.
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as third-party vendors
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality 

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…