Regional Visual Merchandiser

Job Description

Job description / Role

Who we are

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

What you will be doing

At Chalhoub, creativity comes alive! Our Regional Visual Merchandiser Manager is responsible for organising and deploying high quality visual merchandising strategies across countries. Our Regional VM is also responsible for driving and coaching locals VMs towards the timely delivery of localized brand VM animations.

– Implement high quality visual merchandising strategy and presentations through seasonal event calendar and brand guidelines
– Coach and build strong relations with local VM teams (if applicable) and frontline team, so that they can help maintain display
– Measure the impact of local merchandising action plans and issue weekly report to the VM Manager (if applicable)
– Follow and implement brand seasonal VM guidelines
– Help prepare and Invite in-store VM team to attend Brand training events and workshops
– Communicate with brands for regional VM guidelines
– Communicate with regional trade marketing for implementation of VM guidelines
– Conduct regular local market visits to check adherence to Brand standards and report back to the Regional team
– Order necessary collaterals needed
– Liaise with local trade marketing for opening VM (Visuals/Merchandising/Brands GTS…)
– Maintain updated VM book and ensure implementation in all stores
– Propose any merchandising amendments enabling optimization of turnover / sqm
– Design and develop promo units for each animation as required (podium/tower…)