Visual Merchandiser Assistant | Retail | M&S | UAE

Job Requisition ID: 179008Established 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 dayOverview Of

The Role

The Visual Merchandising Assistant is tasked with implementing and maintaining the M&S brand image in-store, ensuring visual consistency to provide customers with an inspirational shopping experience.

Reporting to the Store Manager and working closely with the Senior Visual Merchandiser and Commercial Department Managers, the role involves designing, developing, and managing the visual aesthetics of the store and its merchandise.

The assistant contributes to the store's advertising, marketing, and sales strategies by executing merchandising strategies, creating visual displays, and managing merchandise handling, replenishment, and inventory control, thus contributing to the store's profitability.

What You Will Do

• Visual Merchandising
• Follow the Visual Merchandising Guidelines and ensure these are rolled out across the store.
• Implement well-styled mannequins in line with the styling policy.
• Use appropriate styling techniques and the correct visual elements to aid customer segmentation.
• Ensure excellent visual standards across all Business Units and Windows of the store.
• Help the Senior Visual Merchandiser and store teams implement seasonal launches and events promptly and on brand.
• Be aware of store and company best sellers.
• Maintain awareness of competitor activities and trends within Visual Merchandising.
• Educate and train Sales staff to ensure VM is in line with standards.
• Maintain and adhere to the VM checklist.
• Liaise daily with the Visual Merchandiser for updates on VM processes and requirements.
• Deliver design primarily for POS, Windows, and VM as required by the business.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Proficiency in visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Strong communication skills for training and collaboration purposes.
• Keen awareness of fashion trends and competitor activities.
• Ability to execute styling policies and adhere to brand guidelines.
• What Qualifies You For

The Role

Graduate Degree in Fashion or a related field.3 years of experience in a Visual Merchandising position within a fashion retail brand.

Fashion degree or diploma.

Ability to communicate effectively with retail staff at all levels.

About Al-Futtaim RetailAl-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…