Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborate with experienced professionals

Gaining exposure to structured retail operations

Opportunity for long-term career development

Job summary

AlFuttaim is looking for a Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist in Dubai, responsible for executing visual merchandising strategies and enhancing in-store presentations. This dynamic role requires previous visual merchandising experience in retail, along with effective communication and teamwork skills.

The successful candidate will implement display standards, coordinate promotional changes, and ensure compliance with brand guidelines. Join a leading retail organization dedicated to high-impact store presentations and innovative customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in visual merchandising within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of brand standards, floor planning, and commercial display execution.
• Ability to work in fast-paced retail settings with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Creative mindset with a strong sense of aesthetics and layout planning.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all in-store visual merchandising displays according to brand guidelines.
• Re-merchandise key store areas during seasonal launches and new theme installations.
• Coordinate window displays and promotional theme changes to ensure strong brand identity.
• Develop and adapt floor plans to optimize visual impact and support sales performance.
• Ensure POS materials and promotional graphics are installed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain high presentation standards across store windows and internal display areas.
• Document promotional and merchandising activities with photographic records.
• Conduct daily store walks to monitor compliance with VM checklists and action plans.
• Collaborate closely with Store Managers, Sales Managers, and Senior Visual Merchandisers.
• Participate in regular VM meetings and conference calls to align with corporate updates.
• Engage proactively with cross-cultural teams and respond positively to feedback.

Skills

Visual merchandising execution

Retail display coordination

Floor plan development

Promotional material installation

Brand presentation standards

In-store commercial optimization

Cross-functional communication

Action plan and checklist management

Job description

Position Overview

Retail Visual Merchandising Specialist job in Dubai UAE with Al-Futtaim Retail is a creative and commercially driven role responsible for executing in-store visual merchandising strategies, promotional installations, and brand presentation standards. This position ensures that store layouts, window displays, and POS materials enhance customer engagement and maximize commercial impact within a dynamic retail environment.

Country: UAE · City: Dubai · Industry: Retail · Function: Visual-Display Merchandising · Salary: 7000-10000 monthly (Market estimated) · Gender: Any · Candidate Nationality: Any · Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all in-store visual merchandising displays according to brand guidelines
• Re-merchandise key store areas during seasonal launches and new theme installations
• Coordinate window displays and promotional theme changes to ensure strong brand identity
• Develop and adapt floor plans to optimize visual impact and support sales performance
• Ensure POS materials and promotional graphics are installed accurately and on schedule
• Maintain high presentation standards across store windows and internal display areas
• Document promotional and merchandising activities with photographic records
• Conduct daily store walks to monitor compliance with VM checklists and action plans
• Collaborate closely with Store Managers, Sales Managers, and Senior Visual Merchandisers
• Participate in regular VM meetings and conference calls to align with corporate updates
• Engage proactively with cross-cultural teams and respond positively to feedback

Ideal Profile

• Previous experience in visual merchandising within a retail environment
• Strong understanding of brand standards, floor planning, and commercial display execution
• Ability to work in fast-paced retail settings with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Creative mindset with a strong sense of aesthetics and layout planning
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Skills Set

• Visual merchandising execution
• Retail display coordination
• Floor plan development
• Promotional material installation
• Brand presentation standards
• In-store commercial optimization
• Cross-functional communication
• Action plan and checklist management

Why Join Us

• Work within a leading retail organization representing global brands
• Contribute to high-impact store presentations and seasonal campaigns
• Collaborate with experienced retail and merchandising professionals
• Gain exposure to structured retail operations and brand strategy execution
• Build a long-term career in visual merchandising within a diversified regional group

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Retail operates under the diversified Al-Futtaim Group headquartered in Dubai. The division manages an extensive portfolio of international fashion, lifestyle, and home brands across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. With a strong focus on customer experience and brand excellence, Al-Futtaim Retail continues to invest in innovative store environments and high visual merchandising standards to strengthen its market leadership in the UAE retail sector.