Assistant Visual Merchandiser | Al Futtaim Group Cairo Egypt
About the Business:
Marks & Spencer, part of Al Futtaim Retail, is a globally recognised retail brand offering stylish, high quality, great value clothing and home products as well as outstanding foods.
With 14 Stores currently located across the GCC including locations in the UAE, Oman, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar there is further growth planned with an additional four stores to open in 2012 to further strengthen this exciting brand within the Middle East market.
About the Job:
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Visual Merchandiser to join our Marks & Spencer team. Reporting to the Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:
- Accurately implement all company Visual Merchandising policies.
- Implement easy to shop store grids.
- Use the appropriate product handing techniques on different types of equipment.
- Implement well styled mannequins in line with the styling policy.
- Implement window display guidelines on time and “on brand”.
- Be aware of key business information e.g. sales information, store and company best sellers, weekly selling and marketing news and identify potential sales opportunities.
- Have a good understanding of the brand customer profile and how it may differ slightly between stores.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of equipment and ensure its correct usage.
- Ensure décor is procured when appropriate and implement in line with décor policy and guidelines.
- Assist implement seasonal launches and events on time and “on brand”.
- Be aware of both store and company best sellers.
- Have an awareness of competitor activities and trends within Visual Merchandising.
- Work effectively and communicate regularly with store colleagues and VM Manager to ensure brand consistency.
- Deliver great standards of service to customers.
- Be prepared to work both on your own and as part of a team.
- VM checklist to be maintained and adhered to.
- Liaise with the Store Managers everyday for updates on VM processes / requirements / people
Skills
About You:
To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in internal design, fine arts or other related area of study from an accredited institution.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and develop solutions
- Good English communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Ability to work under pressure
- Previous merchandising experience is an advantage
Company Profile
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.
Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.
The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
