Associate General Manager_Visual Merchandising_Visual Merchandising Concept.Home Centre.UAE_JAFZA_Home Centre

• 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

• 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