Visual Merchandiser Trainee

Parfums Christian Dior; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury cosmetic company seeks a Visual Merchandising trainee to support the regional VM division in Dubai. The role involves assisting with store openings, managing VM guidelines, creating newsletters, and collaborating with teams to enhance brand visibility across the Middle East. Ideal for graduates with a proactive attitude and a creative mind, this position offers a unique chance to gain valuable experience in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Visual Merchandising team in enhancing brand image.
• Order and manage VM guidelines.
• Support VM for Point-of-Sale Openings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Creative mindset

Strong planning skills

Excellent communication

Education

University or business school degree

Job description

Position

THE CONTEXT

Since 1947, the men and women of Parfums Christian Dior have embodied the founding "couturier-perfumer's" unique spirit of excellence, creativity, and expertise, both in France and throughout the world. Our House is an open and highly-focused collective, a leader that thrives on the creativity of all its stakeholders. Our collective passion and heritage, full of authenticity and dream, drive us forward and inspire reinvention.

By revolutionizing the codes of French style and luxury through perfumes, and combining tradition with daring makeup and innovative skincare, we continually redefine the Dior style and its compelling, joyful, and absolute beauty. Our stimulating missions offer our employees opportunities to develop new skills, overcome spectacular challenges, and showcase their talent.

To go further, with Dior.

YOUR IMPACT

The Visual Merchandising trainee will join the regional Visual Merchandising division within the Marketing department based in Dubai and will report to the Visual Merchandising Executive. The trainee will work closely with the Regional VM Team and various internal departments. They will support the implementation of the retail marketing strategy across all markets. The main mission is to assist the Visual Merchandising team in enhancing the brand image across the Middle East region through effective management and communication of all brand guidelines, in collaboration with regional partners.

YOUR MISSION

Counter Visual Merchandising

• Order, manage, and share VM guidelines: Oversee procurement, management, and distribution of key Visual Merchandising assets, including visuals, movies, and content creation materials.
• Maintain the VM database: Ensure up-to-date tracking and organization of the latest information on all our points of sale for the regional database.
• Support Retail Guidelines Coordination: Assist with coordinating retail and trade guidelines according to the annual Marketing Calendar.

Point of Sales Openings

• Assist with VM for Point-of-Sale Openings: Support the VM team in managing VM books and coordinating local production for new store openings.

Space Planning and Assortment

• Support Regional VM Execution: Collaborate with the VM team to align on seasonal timings and executions, ensuring a premium retail experience.
• Create Planograms on IWD: Develop and implement planogram strategies aligned with retail objectives.

Newsletter & Communication

• Create Internal VM Newsletter: Develop and distribute a newsletter highlighting VM assets, guidelines, visual priorities, and upcoming launches.
• Collate Reports on VM Installations: Gather and summarize reports from local VM teams on brand displays, store openings, and VM setups to track regional performance.

Trade Animation

• Monitor Brand and Competitor Activities: Keep updated on internal activities and external competitor movements; share bi-monthly reports on VM and trade implementations.
• Assist with VM Training Events: Support training events to equip local teams with the latest VM tools and strategies.

Profile

• University or business school degree.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Attention to detail and proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong planning and organizational skills for timely and accurate responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.