Visual Merchandising Manager

Alshiaka - الشياكة; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a visionary Visual Merchandiser Manager to lead their visual merchandising strategy. The successful candidate will shape the brand's identity through in-store presentations, manage a team, and collaborate with various departments to enhance overall retail performance. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive experience in visual merchandising, and proficiency in design tools. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the Saudi fashion retail market and be willing to travel across branches as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising with managerial experience.
• Proven ability to translate brand identity into visual concepts.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing visual merchandising teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the visual merchandising strategy.
• Create and implement seasonal display plans.
• Lead visual merchandising team and conduct store visits for standard compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Visual Merchandising

Design Tools

Market Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Visual Merchandiser Manager to lead our visual merchandising strategy across all retail locations. This role is essential in shaping the identity of our brand through exceptional in-store presentation, seasonal planning, and team leadership. You will report directly to senior management and oversee the current VM Supervisor and field teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall visual merchandising strategy in line with the brand’s identity and commercial goals.
• Create and implement seasonal display plans for all store formats, including campaigns, national events, and peak seasons (e.g. Ramadan, Eid).
• Design and approve visual presentation guidelines, floor layouts, and planograms.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure product launches and promotions are visually maximized.
• Lead the visual merchandising team, including supervising and mentoring the VM Supervisor and store-level VMs.
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure VM standards are applied consistently and effectively.
• Analyze the impact of visual displays on store performance and provide insights for improvement.
• Research trends and competitor displays to continuously innovate and maintain a competitive edge.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing VM teams.
• Proven ability to translate brand identity into visual concepts and campaigns.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or SketchUp.
• Solid understanding of the Saudi fashion retail market, with experience in traditional menswear (preferred).
• Willingness to travel across branches as needed.