Associate General Manager_Visual Merchandising_Visual Merchandising Concept.Home Centre.UAE_JAFZA_Ho

• Develop a Strategy to improve the Visual impression of stores & the use of the store layout as a strategic tool 


• Responsible for optimizing the store layout to create a good overview and visual impact to provide the complete ‘Home Centre offer’ experience to our customers 


• Revised layout planning in all stores creating a strong destination


• Lead, Inspire and Challenge the ID/VM function in Stores to use home furnishing knowledge and the understanding of peoples life at home with market relevant solutions to grow the business


• Challenge & work with the Concept VM team and the Store VM managers to take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short and long term


• Secure that the territory commercial team has the right understanding of the store layout, range presentation and store communication


• Conduct frequent floor walks and territory visits to ensure standards and implementation conforms to VM guideline requirements 


• Manage store opening schematics layouts and lead store opening workshops


• Ensure all widows are displayed in line with specified marketing calendar/campaigns and comply with window guidelines and ensure these are presented to a high standard, including window signage, graphics and props


• Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes when required to support the needs of the business


• Identify and develop training opportunities to address merchandise presentation skill gaps 


• Build  Store VM/ID competence and secure succession for future business growth by leading the process of creating a strategic plan for how to recruit, develop and retain high performing Store VM/ID team members


• Conduct comparison shopping to maintain awareness of other retailer’ visual merchandising concepts


• Partner with the COO and VM Manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing throughout the organization


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  Manage all territory VM costs within budget

  
  

   

COMPETENCIES

Job- Specific Skills:

• Highly creative and conceptual


• Able to multi-task and handle a variety of complex assignments


• Understands customer buying behaviour and buying decisions


• Highly developed aesthetic, sense of style and trend


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, self-starter approach to work, with an  eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility


• Must be able to travel and work a flexible schedule to conduct installations outside of standard working and retail hours


• Knows the competition and the local market


• Has experience in incorporating the commercial calendar into the communication and interior design action plan


• Proficient in Sketch up, Auto Cad, Photoshop, MS Power Point


• Business Acumen


• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment


• Team management skills


• Resource management skills


• Project management skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal


• Problem Solving


• Confident


• Positive attitude


• Has a passion for Design


• Active Listening


• Adaptable  and Decisive  


• Organized, efficient and detailed orientated