Merchandiser (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Aster DM Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 61,380 - 94,860; Full time

Job summary

Aster DM Healthcare seeks a Merchandiser to implement merchandising standards across stores in Abu Dhabi, ensuring planogram compliance and optimal product placement. The role focuses on shelf presentation, stock visibility and collaboration with store teams to support launches and promotions.

You will read planograms, monitor displays and pricing, and generate reports to track compliance and category performance, driving sales growth and improved visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business, Retail, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail merchandising, FMCG, pharmacy retail, supermarket, or department store environments.
• Experience with planogram execution, shelf management, and retail audits preferred.
• Knowledge of merchandising KPIs, category management, and visual merchandising standards is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising standards across assigned stores to ensure consistency.
• Read, understand and implement planograms accurately in stores.
• Maintain shelf standards, product placement and stock visibility.
• Monitor pricing, displays and compliance during store visits.
• Coordinate with store teams for new launches and promotions.
• Identify gaps in stocking and product availability; recommend actions.
• Track competitor activities and provide market feedback.
• Generate merchandising reports and highlight issues for actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain and Store Teams for seamless execution.

Skills

Planogram interpretation

Shelf presentation

Attention to detail

Analytical reporting

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business/Retail/Marketing

Tools

Excel

Retail reporting tools

Job description

The Merchandiser is responsible for executing merchandising standards across assigned stores ensuring accurate product placement, planogram compliance, category presentation and stock visibility. The role requires the ability to read and interpret planograms, maintain shelf standards and support sales growth through effective visual merchandising and product availability. Read, understand, and execute planograms accurately in stores. Ensure products are placed according to approved merchandising layouts and category plans. Monitor shelf compliance and maintain merchandising standards across assigned outlets. Conduct regular store visits to verify product placement, pricing, and promotional displays. Ensure shelves are fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing. Coordinate with store teams to implement new product launches and promotional activities. Identify gaps in stocking, facing, and product availability and recommend corrective actions. Maintain category adjacencies and product segmentation as per merchandising guidelines. Track competitor merchandising activities and provide market feedback. Support seasonal resets, store openings, and category refresh projects. Generate merchandising reports and highlight compliance issues. Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Store Teams to ensure seamless execution.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of planograms and merchandising principles.
• Ability to analyze product placement and optimize shelf presentation.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail reporting tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel across stores within Abu Dhabi and surrounding regions.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business, Retail, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail merchandising, FMCG, pharmacy retail, supermarket, or department store environments.
• Experience with planogram execution, shelf management, and retail audits preferred.
• Knowledge of merchandising KPIs, category management, and visual merchandising standards is an advantage.