Regional Visual Merchandising Specialist

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global luxury brand in Dubai seeks a Regional Visual Merchandising Specialist to oversee visual merchandising strategies across the GCC. The role involves collaboration with local teams and frequent travel (up to 80%) to ensure standards are met. Candidates must have visual merchandising experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising is essential, luxury experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programmes.
• Willingness to travel frequently, up to 80% of the time.
• A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee visual merchandising strategies.
• Collaborate with local VM teams and store managers.
• Maintain visual standards during new openings and events.
• Ensure GCC visual merchandising objectives are executed.
• Attend seasonal meetings regarding new collections and techniques.

Skills

Visual merchandising experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft programmes

Fluency in Arabic

Job description

Regional Visual Merchandising Specialist

Working within this Global Luxury brand and reporting to the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager, your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Work closely with the EMEA VM team to develop, implement and oversee the visual merchandising strategies across the GCC
• Collaborate with local VM teams and store managers to develop and maintain visual standards
• Work with the in-store VM teams and Retail and Store Managers during new store openings and promotional events
• Ensure the GCC visual merchandising objectives are executed correctly in relation to window dressing, store re-merchandising, training staff and maintaining the stores’ image
• Travel frequently throughout the GCC (up to 80% monthly travel) and attend seasonal meetings regarding new collections and techniques

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must possess visual merchandising experience; VM experience in luxury is a plus
• Must possess very strong communication and interpersonal skills as it is critical for this role to collaborate and establish strong relationships with the EMEA and local teams
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programmes
• Must be comfortable with highly frequent travel to the GCC and Europe – up to 80% monthly travel
• Must possess a driving license
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus