Job Requisition ID: 175078 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role:
The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that all graphic and promotional POS materials are installed on time adhering to company guidelines. Re-merchandising of key areas in the store is required during new theme implementations. This role involves coordinating store display and theme changes that align with brand standards, maximizing visual impact through strategic floor plans, and maintaining high presentation standards. The Visual Merchandiser must engage in effective communication with managers and provide photographic documentation of promotional activities, ensuring consistent brand identity and commercial opportunity integration.

What You Will Do:
Visual Displays and Merchandising

• Implement and maintain all visual displays and general in-store merchandising, ensuring VM guidelines are consistently followed.
• Re-merchandise key areas in the store when new themes and seasonal implementations are installed.
• Coordinate store display and theme changes in line with brand guidelines and standards.
• Develop floor plans to maximize visual impact within the store.
• Ensure that brand identity and presentation standards in both windows and in-store are achieved consistently while incorporating commercial opportunities.

Communication and Coordination

• Serve as the point of contact for VM Manager visits, calls, emails, and meetings.
• Be the main VM point of contact for Store Manager/Sales Management communication.
• Attend weekly conference calls with the VM Manager for updates on all VM and graphics-related work.
• Engage and work well with different cultures and nationalities.
• Receptive to constructive criticism and feedback.

Promotional Material Installation

• Ensure all graphics and promotional POS material are installed on time, following company standards and guidelines.
• Keep photographic documentation of all promotional and VM work carried out in the store.
• Follow a daily checklist and ensure that any action plans are completed on time.

Store Walks and Action Plans

• Conduct a daily store walk with the VM Team and ensure checklist/action plans are executed correctly and on time.
• Coordinate tasks and follow-ups efficiently with the Senior Visual Merchandiser.

Creative Improvements

• Consistently seek creative ways to improve and develop store displays in line with the brand concept.
• Utilize a highly developed knowledge of interior design, visual merchandising, and home furnishing trends.
• Demonstrate a passion and love for design, color, and style.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong communication skills.
• Eye for detail and design aesthetics.
• Ability to engage with various cultures and nationalities.
• Knowledge of local and international market trends.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Completed full-time education to a high school level.
• 3+ years of experience in a retail environment or VM role.
• Strong visual merchandising skills from furniture or home furnishings/accessories background preferred.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Office, and design packages such as Photoshop and Illustrator an advantage.

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…