In-store Visual Merchandiser (Talent Pool) 1

adidas; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to enhance store profitability through exceptional visual merchandising and customer service. This role involves leading a team to meet sales targets, analyzing performance data for strategic adjustments, and ensuring a top-notch shopping experience. You will be responsible for training team members on best practices and maintaining high standards in visual merchandising. If you have a passion for retail and a knack for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a sports/fashion retail environment.
• Advanced verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance data to drive commercial success.
• Lead training on visual merchandising techniques.
• Support recruitment and training of store team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Visual Merchandising

Sales Analysis

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

12 months experience in retail

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization :

Contribute to store profitability by :

• Meeting or exceeding sales and KPI targets within the store through flawless visual merchandising
• Coordinating team members to provide a leading shopping experience
• Assuming Store Manager responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager and Store Supervisor

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and analyze performance data and make necessary adjustments to drive commercial success, primarily within VM
• Allocate resources and organize processes within visual merchandising to drive efficiency and productivity, including maintenance, layout, floor plans, in-store communication, reporting, and cost control
• Drive product presentation and best practices within visual merchandising for a meaningful customer experience, from sell-in to sell-through
• Be a role model for customer service, meeting or exceeding customer expectations
• Supervise and support the team to ensure optimal customer service at all times
• Lead the team to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Be a Brand Ambassador, exhibiting Brand Attitude and Values consistently
• Use advanced category expertise to boost sales and customer loyalty in your area
• Lead training on visual merchandising techniques and guidelines, supporting marketing concepts and brand campaigns, along with foundational and seasonal product knowledge training
• Coordinate team efforts to execute and maintain Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards according to global and local directives, including key article placement and alignment with buying and merchandising timelines
• Manage merchandise delivery processing on the day of arrival
• Maintain an organized stockroom and oversee sales floor replenishment to ensure product availability and accessibility
• Implement all applicable loss prevention procedures
• Maintain a safe and productive shopping and working environment
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and motivation of store team members to enhance performance
• Share best practices to improve overall store team performance and implement market Visual Merchandising strategies
• Support market Visual Merchandising strategies through coaching and support of Visual Merchandising Champions
• Complete relevant training programs and apply learnings on the job
• Continuously seek coaching and learning opportunities to improve performance

Key Relationships :

• Customers
• Peers and Supervisor
• VM back office, Trade Marketing back office, Retail back office

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum 12 months experience in a sports/fashion retail environment with a focus on customer service and sales, including supervisory experience
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills; advanced verbal communication skills