Cosmetics/ Skincare Visual Merchandiser - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Al-Futtaim

Al-Futtaim

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have.

Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives_._ Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees.

You'll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas.

Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

About the Role
The Senior Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for the stock and decor display within the store. The jobholder will be required to deliver an inspirational shopping experience for customers across Watsons stores in GCC.

The jobholder should be commercially focused, with a proactive awareness of the beauty market in particular and hold the ability to work with urgency and pace.

Key Role Specific Accountabilities

Display and Visual Standards

Develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts to represent Watsons' visual standards.
Make sure new deliveries are displayed and presented on the floor in a creative and timely manner.
Create merchandise floor layouts and do floor moves and brand rotation periodically.

Commerciality

Ability to forward plan for key events and promotions throughout the year and deliver to meet tight deadlines.
Takes ownership and shows commercial initiative to use promotional hotspot areas to drive sales.
Develop and create concept and ideas of windows, pop ups and podiums stand, exhibitions panels and other events, pointofsale displays.
Available to work flexibly, which will include early mornings and overnight shifts

Visual Merchandising Tools

Ability to use computeraided design (CAD) packages, such as AutoCAD, Mockshop or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans
Keep and maintain inventory list used for Visual Merchandising

Communication

Communicate effectively with the store team and line manager.
Keep and maintain a photo collection used for best practices and referral to previous campaigns.

About You

Education:

Bachelor degree / Formal Education in Fine Arts/Graphic Design with Visual Merchandising Background

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

3 years retail experience, preferably in Fashion/Beauty

Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:

Good English communication skills, basic decision making, excellent customer service skills, positive attitude, physically fit, fast learner and a team player.