Monday, May 21, 2012

Required Senior Visual Merchandising Manager - Alghanim Industries in Kuwait

Key facts and figures about us:
- We deal with over 300 global brands and agencies
- We have established strongholds in the Middle East, India and Turkey with operations currently extending to Eastern
Europe, Africa, East and Southeast Asia
- We are a market leader in almost every major business in each major geography that we operate
- We employ approximately 12,000 employees from across 64 nationalities
- We have a long history of success built upon the early adoption of global best practices
- We are a highly-respected family and brand name in the region

Reporting to the Head of Visual Merchandising, the Senior Visual Merchandising Manager will
be responsible for running, organizing and training a team of visual merchandisers.

Key Accountabilities

Making commercial decisions independently. Planning and implementing promotions. Recognizing and maintaining the
Visual Merchandising disciplines and opportunities and deliver a high standard of visual excellence. Working closely with the
Operations, Marketing, Buying and Merchandising teams. Must be hands on and lead by example. Be flexible and be able to
work at pace creating an inspiring and commercial shopping experience.

General:
Mentor and guide a team
Ensure all visual merchandising disciplines are followed and maintained.
Be aware of all in-store promotions and effectively implementing them.
Have an awareness of the competitor and understanding current trends.
Creativity essential
Be hands on and work at pace in a consistently changing environment

Sales:
Have an excellent and up to date knowledge of all products
Work with sales to ensure sales staff follow the VM disciplines and standards.
Recognise opportunities to increase sales within Visual Merchandising and taking the appropriate action.

Customer Service:
Be constantly aware of customers and their needs.
Ensure that all customers are treated equally both internally and externally.

Visual Merchandising:
Creating displays, interiors, room sets, shelf displays etc. according to Head of Visual Merchandising instructions and in
conjunction with the buying and merchandising team.
Having regular meetings with sales team to have awareness of new product launches, space and sales opportunities.
Working closely with the carpentry team and maintained and ensuring that lighting, displays and finishes are up to company
standards.
Working in a safe and customer friendly manner, never leaving a job unfinished, especially during busy periods.
Planning work according to shop floor demands and business.
Constantly renewing his / her knowledge of design and the latest influences.

Skill, Knowledge and Experience Required
Highly motivated with the skill of leading by example.
Visual merchandising or display qualifications desirable although not essential.
Minimum 5 years experience in a Visual Merchandising role.
Must be flexible and hands on.
Must be a team player.
Experience in Home / soft furnishing preferred.

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