Visual Merchandiser Trainee

Dior; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury brand is seeking a Visual Merchandiser Trainee to join the Marketing department in Dubai. The role involves supporting retail marketing strategies, managing visual merchandising guidelines, and assisting with store openings. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong communication skills, along with a creative and detail-oriented approach. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Order, manage, and share VM guidelines including visuals.
• Maintain the VM database with up-to-date information.
• Assist with VM support for point-of-sale openings.
• Collaborate with the VM team to create planograms.
• Develop and distribute an internal VM newsletter.
• Monitor brand and competitor activities and compile reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

University or business school degree

Job description

Visual Merchandiser Trainee

Position

THE CONTEXT

Since 1947, Parfums Christian Dior has embodied excellence, creativity, and expertise, both in France and worldwide. Our House is a collaborative and innovative leader, driven by passion and heritage, constantly reinventing the Dior style through perfumes, makeup, and skincare.

YOUR IMPACT

The Visual Merchandising trainee will join the regional Visual Merchandising division within the Marketing department based in Dubai, reporting to the Visual Merchandising Executive. They will support the implementation of retail marketing strategies across all markets, working closely with the Regional VM Team and other internal departments to enhance the brand image across the Middle East region.

Job responsibilities

Counter Visual Merchandising

• Order, manage, and share VM guidelines, including visuals, movies, and content creation materials.
• Maintain the VM database with up-to-date information on all points of sale in the region.
• Support retail guidelines coordination according to the annual Marketing Calendar.

Point of Sales Openings

• Assist with VM support for point-of-sale openings, managing VM books and coordinating local production.

Space Planning and Assortment

• Collaborate with the VM team to ensure seasonal timing and execution align with retail objectives.
• Create and implement planograms on IWD to optimize assortments.

Newsletter & Communication

• Develop and distribute an internal VM newsletter highlighting key assets and upcoming launches.
• Collect and report on VM installations, store openings, and seasonal setups across the region.

Trade Animation

• Monitor brand and competitor activities, compiling bi-monthly reports.
• Support VM training events to ensure effective execution of strategies.

Profile

• University or business school degree.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Attention to detail, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, solution-oriented, with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.