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Our Client, a successful Retail group is looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager to join their team. The VM Managers role is to manage all activities within the VM operation in the group. Main responsibilities will include: – Handling the communication with th ebrands – acting as a medium betwen the brand and the VM team. – Dealing with suppliers. – Creating concepts and designs per brands guidlines. – Manage the VM team.The Ideal Candidate will be highly educated with a degree in one of these domains: fashion, Art, Design or Textile design. 5 -10years experience in Visual Merchandising and Design. Excellent spoken and written English or Italian with fair English. Excellent understand of Luxury Fashion brands and be up -to -date with today’s trends within the industry.

Job Purpose: This person is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Host Brand Strategies, in order to increase Brand image, Brand awareness and Market share Strategy Manage the set up of the Brand operating model through coordination with the Host Brand team Develop Budgets and Capex/Opex Compile Merchandising plans to deliver budgeted sales and maintain optimum stock levels Manage P&L ensuring strict cost control and achievement of profitability objectives Manage successful strategy in relation to new sites, store location identification, preparation of new store opening proposals, lease negotiation and resource planning. Formulate, and Implement Sales and Retail Plan Develop country specific pricing strategies Recruitment of store teams covering all aspects of operational best practice (Brand, VM, Commerciality, Customer service) Maximizes sales performance and profitability Ensure correct brand positioning, adherence to brand guidelines and visual merchandising Demonstrate effective stock management, cost control and quality standard adherence Implementation of special promotions, display and events Ensure customer service excellence programs across all brands Network Building Foster strong relationships with Supplier network Maintain existing relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Develop network with Mall operators and Retailers Market Intelligence Complete regular Store and Market visits to maximize trading opportunities Develop a thorough knowledge of the Middle East Market and Fashion trends Brand Awareness Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the brands, collection themes and structures Compile seasonal Brand presentations Maintain and drive a high level of Brand product knowledge within the store network Team Management Demonstrate effective performance management techniques Offer coaching, guidance and training to team members Ensure an environment and team culture conducive to achieving personal and collective goals Through effective team management, ensure that client and customer expectations are met and managed Administration and reporting Be responsible for the collation of reports and information, ensuring accuracy and consistency Attend regular meetings with all key stakeholders Minimum 10 years experience in fashion retail and wholesale trade business. Minimum 3 -years experience in Brand management position. Development experience of retail store network within the Middle East MBA holder or equivalent Commercially astute and profit driven. An influential, proactive and strong leader. Proven track record of delivering success through teamwork. Adept at building and maintaining relationships. Influencing skills and excellent negotiator

Our client own a small – medium sized shopping mall containing 50 high end retail outlets and require a Marketing/PR Manager to increase the footfall to the mall. Responsible for managing effective and engaging relationships with all tenants residing within the mall, defining short – and long -term strategies for the shopping mall and its tenant portfolio, managing and implementing a year around active calendar of marketing communications, corporate communications, partnership, promotion, special event, promotion, digital and social media activities, which are brand building and drive measurable growth in footfall to the Mall and its resident boutiques. Actively monitor, guide and support Mall brand standards implementation and compliance. Manage effective and dynamic relationships with tenants of the Mall. – To direct, oversee and manage all marketing activities of the Mall. – To conceptualise, activate and execute promotions, special events, exhibitions and other initiatives for the shopping destination. – To direct the Mall -s continuous publicity through advertising, promotions, digital marketing, visual merchandising, direct consumer communications, social media, partnerships as well as public relations with Corporate Communications. – Engage in innovative marketing initiatives which enhance the branding and positioning aspects of the Mall locally, regionally and internationally. – To construe and conduct market research and surveys in aspects of competitive set, mall positioning, consumer preferences, trends and luxury brands. – Executive and periodically adjust comprehensive marketing strategies and programmes in support of the Mall and its tenants and managing all marketing activities within designated budgets.

Plug -ins Electronix, a member of the Al -Futtaim Group’s electronics division, is the largest multi -brand electronics and IT retailer in the UAE. Representing over 300 leading brands, the electronics powerhouse is currently situated in Dubai Festival City, BurJuman, Al -Ghurair City, Souk Madinat Jumeirah , – -Marina Mall (Abu Dhabi) and Dubai Mall. Plug -ins Electronix enjoys high -brand recognition across the Middle East and is known for its leadership position and trend -setting initiatives. Reputed for its extensive range of products, the electronics retail chain is underpinned by a team of product -savvy salespersons who guide and assist customers in their purchasing decisions.Departments reporting to Operations Manager:* Customer Service ( front office including Cashiers and Finance Clerk) * Warehouse – -(Stock Controller and Storekeepers)* Merchandising (In coordination sales Sup. And sales staff and visual Merchandiser)* Security and Housekeeping ( Security & Cleaning staff including Porters and Baggers)In this role you will – -be responsible for:1. CUSTOMER SERVICE:* Daily follow up with Customer service related issues with C.S. Supervisor * Customer profiling ( both walk -in and purchase profile )* Auditing strict compliance with S.O.P. for both front and back office* Monitoring daily reports for delivery, installation and repair services as per the timeline committed to customers. (Investigate reasons for not meeting any committed deadline and counter action plan for avoiding future delays related to repair, delivery and installation.* Solving customer opportunities in consultation with respective Dept. Supervisors* 800 – Plug Ins , Coordinate with GMK for MIS data ( no of calls, enquiries and complain, profiling if possible)* Making sure of smooth operations at the front and floor tills2. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND WAREHOUSING:* Monitor the daily delivery schedule from vendors* Auditing the daily reports for shipping and receiving* Inventory management including PSA/GIV/STO/Store RMA* Implementation of periodic (daily, monthly and yearly)counts* Auditing the results of count and correction of any variance if possible* Investigate the causes for inventory variance and make action plan in conjunction with Store Manager.* Proper coordination with Techserv for business activities and inventory movements (serviced unit). * In coordination with department supervisors maintain the inventory as per the business requirement3. MERCHANDISING:* In coordination with Dept. Sup. Implement and maintain the merchandising plan of the store in accordance with Planogram.* Make seasonal merchandising plan including product launches, special promotions* Guide Visual Merchandiser in implementing the merchandising plan. * Taking care of HR and logistics related issues with Head Office. * Proper documentation* Security standards(AF Security)To be seriously considered for this role you must have – -* Previous management experience in retail showroom, preferably in electronics industry * Strong commercial awareness * Excellent communication skills * Effective planning and organising skills * Ability to make important decisions * Competence – -in the use of standard – -Microsoft Office products * Ability to motivate your sales, customer service, warehousing teams. – -

The incumbent will be responsible for all areas of visual merchandising, which would include conceptualization, designing, lay out planning, window display and in store displays according to current industry trends. He / She will also be responsible for managing and training a team of senior visual merchandisers, window dressers and in store visual merchandisers

Ime consultancy – You would be responsible for implementing and monitoring the brand displays, look after the existing store branding and coordinate in new store openings, etc.

Home Centre LLC – MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIESTo oversee that all stores are following standard VM displays.To coordinate the stores build up on time in tandom with the VM standards.Provide timely and complete follow through on all areas of merchandising. To make arrange the equipments like (paints etc.) for each store

Role Purpose : The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining and enhancing proper window display according to Brand image, running campaigns and promotions, and season theme.Key Responsibilities : Performs appropriate branding, display and merchandising to enhance the store’s window image. Coordinates with creative department to improve quality and creativity in window displays, Consult with shop managers to ascertain type of merchandising to be featured, as well as time and place of each display. Attracts customers into the stores by creating attractive window displays every season.

Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Category: Marketing / Internet
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