Cluster Visual Merchandiser

Apparel Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a skilled Visual Merchandiser to enhance in-store displays and drive sales. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in a retail environment with a strong emphasis on visual merchandising and store operations. You will be responsible for creating compelling displays, training staff, and ensuring brand standards are met consistently. If you have a passion for design and a knack for retail strategy, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a retail environment focused on visual merchandising.
• Strong background in store operations and customer behavior.
• Proven ability to develop and implement visual strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing displays and arrangements to enhance store experience.
• Monitor and replenish stock levels to maintain display standards.
• Train staff on visual merchandising standards and practices.
• Coordinate store displays in line with brand guidelines and strategy.
• Develop floor plans and maximize visual impact.
• Regularly inspect and maintain displays, fixtures, and signage to ensure they are in good condition.
• Take photographs of every change done in the merchandise display.
• Rotate window displays regularly to reflect seasonal changes, promotions, or new arrivals.
• Work within budget constraints to source and acquire display materials, props, and signage.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and ensure their understanding and implementation.
• Maximize placement of new lines, re-merchandising the store when new trends build.
• Create layout of the store according to its categories.
• Collect review and feedback of the merchandise.
• Working with VM Manager and sales team to achieve commercial goals.
• Involve in pre-opening of the stores and timely visit to ensure brand standards are properly implemented and followed.
• Conduct research of the current market trends and lifestyle.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail environment

Customer behavior

Store operations

Job description

Position Objective

Responsible to create visually appealing displays and arrangements that showcase the store's merchandise in an attractive and compelling manner. Through a keen understanding of design principles, consumer behavior, and brand aesthetics, you will contribute to enhancing the overall shopping experience and driving sales. Will manage multiple stores for a brand (s) and ensure alignment of visual merchandising.

Key Responsibility

• Monitor stock levels and replenish displays as needed to maintain a visually appealing environment.
• Ensure that the brand identity and presentation standards in both windows and in-store are achieved consistently by creating eye‑catching displays whilst incorporating commercial sales opportunities.
• Implements the brand specific visual merchandising standards.
• Coordinate store display in line with brand guidelines and strategy.
• Develop floor plans and maximize visual impact.
• Regularly inspect and maintain displays, fixtures, and signage to ensure they are in good condition.
• Take photographs of every change done in the merchandise display.
• Rotate window displays regularly to reflect seasonal changes, promotions, or new arrivals.
• Work within budget constraints to source and acquire display materials, props, and signage.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and ensure their understanding and implementation.
• Maximize placement of new lines, re‑merchandising the store when new trends build.
• Create layout of the store according to its categories.
• Collect review and feedback of the merchandise.

Other Responsibilities

• Working with VM Manager and sales team to achieve commercial goals.
• Involve in pre‑opening of the stores and timely visit to ensure that brand’s standards are properly implemented and followed.
• Conduct research of the current market trends and lifestyle.

Desired Experience

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a retail environment, with a strong emphasis on visual merchandising. A solid background in store operations and customer behavior is crucial, as is the ability to create and implement visual strategies that drive sales. Experience in independently designing and setting up displays, executing planograms, and maintaining store aesthetics is essential. A proven track record in leading visual merchandising initiatives and adapting to brand guidelines is highly valuable.