Visual Merchandiser Manager

Al-Shiaka; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Jeddah is seeking a creative Visual Merchandiser Manager responsible for developing and implementing visual merchandising strategies. Collaborating with teams, you will enhance the shopping experience through innovative displays, analyze sales data, and lead a team to achieve excellence. Candidates should have strong visual merchandising expertise and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser Manager or similar role in retail.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation abilities.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative visual merchandising strategies.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess visual displays.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on promotional displays.
• Analyze sales data to refine visual merchandising strategies.
• Manage the visual merchandising budget.
• Stay updated on industry trends.
• Coordinate with suppliers to source materials for displays.
• Inspire a team of visual merchandisers.
• Prepare visual merchandising reports for management.

Skills

Visual Merchandising Expertise

Creativity and Innovation

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Visual Merchandiser Manager to join our dynamic retail team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in visual merchandising and a passion for retail. You will be responsible for developing and implementing visual merchandising strategies that enhance the customer shopping experience, drive sales, and reinforce our brand identity. Your expertise will help create visually appealing displays that attract customers and encourage purchases. You will collaborate closely with store management and marketing teams to ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all retail locations.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement innovative visual merchandising strategies that align with the company’s brand and marketing objectives.
2. Conduct regular store visits to assess the effectiveness of visual displays and make necessary adjustments to optimize customer engagement.
3. Train and guide store staff on visual merchandising best practices to ensure consistency across all locations.
4. Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional displays and seasonal layouts that attract customers and drive sales.
5. Analyze sales data and customer feedback to refine visual merchandising strategies and improve overall store performance.
6. Manage the visual merchandising budget, ensuring that all projects are executed within financial constraints.
7. Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge in visual merchandising.
8. Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source materials and props for visual displays.
9. Lead and inspire a team of visual merchandisers to achieve excellence in store presentation.
10. Prepare and present visual merchandising reports to senior management, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.

Preferred Candidate:

1. Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser Manager or similar role in the retail sector.
2. Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and best practices.
3. Exceptional creativity and an eye for aesthetics, with the ability to translate concepts into visually appealing displays.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
5. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
6. Strong project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
8. Proficiency in design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite.
9. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and motivation.
10. Passion for retail and a deep understanding of consumer behavior.

Skills

• Visual Merchandising Expertise: A deep understanding of visual merchandising principles is crucial for creating compelling displays that resonate with customers and drive sales.
• Creativity and Innovation: The ability to think outside the box and develop unique visual concepts is essential for standing out in a competitive retail landscape.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing sales data and customer feedback to refine merchandising strategies and improve store performance.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Team Leadership: Experience in leading and motivating a team, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve visual merchandising excellence.