Virtual Merchandising Officer

Global Visions Events and Marketing, Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in the Philippines is looking for a Visual Merchandising Manager to design and implement visual merchandising strategies that enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, or relevant fields, with at least 3 years in visual merchandising and 2 years in a supervisory role. Strong leadership, design software proficiency, and a passion for furniture design are crucial. A competitive salary and dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in visual merchandising, preferably in furniture or home décor sectors.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or operations management role.
• Strong understanding of furniture design and materials.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes visual merchandising concepts to support the brand.
• Manages product layout and visual tools to keep items appealing.
• Ensures products meet quality standards through inspections.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Leadership

Design software proficiency

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Educational Attainment Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture or related field

Professional Background

• At least 3 years’ experience in visual merchandising, preferably in furniture or home décor sectors
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or operations management role
• Experience with lean manufacturing or production efficiency methods preferred

Competency Requirements

• Strong understanding of furniture design, materials, and non-furniture product categories
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and visual planning tools
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Planning, scheduling, and resource allocation skills
• Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards
• Ability to analyze sales data and customer behavior; Excellent creativity and design sense
• Knowledge of current trends in retail visual merchandising; Resource and logistics management
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Results-oriented
• Acts with integrity
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Bias towards action, ability to do multitasking and work under pressure
• Team Player
• Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices

Responsibilities

• Visual Merchandising Strategy & Implementation: Plans and executes visual merchandising concepts and displays that support the brand and improve customer experience.
• Product Presentation & Display Management: Manages product layout, display updates, and visual tools to keep items attractive, organized, and appealing.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Ensures products meet quality standards and addresses defects or issues through inspections and corrective actions.
• Materials & Inventory Management: Coordinates materials, controls costs, manages inventory, and minimizes waste to support efficient production.
• Training & Development: Trains staff on merchandising standards and stays updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Works with internal teams and suppliers to align merchandising activities with business and sales goals.
• Operational and Project Deployment Leadership: Oversees production and field operations to ensure efficient deployment and achievement of output targets.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) & Employee Well-being: Ensures safety compliance and promotes a safe working environment for employees.
• Performance Management: Supports performance management programs and tracks progress of design and innovation initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Monitors results, prepares reports, and recommends improvements based on performance data.
• Other Responsibilities: Performs other tasks as assigned by management.