Visual Merchandiser - Dubai Mall

Title:  Visual Merchandiser Dubai Mall 

Reporting to: Visual Merchandising Team Leader 

Role Purpose:  

As a Visual Merchandiser you will be responsible for the quality and consistency of visual merchandising in Dubai Mall store. This position requires in-store merchandising skills and an ability to merge commercial and aesthetic concerns through the improvement of in-store appearance; interpreting Group guidelines to enhance the store atmosphere, the client experience, and business goals. The Visual Merchandising Executive will work strategically with the Visual Merchandising Manager, Store Manager, Communications Team, and Operations Team to execute visual merchandising initiatives to drive and maximize sales potential. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create in-store displays by defining, designing, and implementing a creative visual merchandising strategy in line with Hermes Group Guidelines. 

• Merchandise in alignment to the Hermes culture, products, image, and target market 

• Represent and convey the company values and spirits into the stores. 

• Liaise closely with the Retail/Commercial Team to keep up to date with retail performance, and retail sales in order to support the sales performances through visual merchandising. 

• Ensure that the new collections and seasonal products are launched on time according to VM Global Guidelines. 

• Conduct weekly VM-Check Lists to ensure that the image of the store is according to the Group Guidelines. 

• Monitor the needs of PLVs in Dubai Mall and ensure they are ordered whenever necessary.  

• Collaborate closely with communication team and Dubai Mall store management to support on the implementation of retail animations and to select products for window installations. 

• Assist Dubai Mall team on the shop floor related to merchandising whenever necessary.  

• Train and coach, the sales staff and/or store managers on the in-store visual merchandising rules, and guidelines and ensure proper understanding of standard gestures. 

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Ability to translate the values ​​of Hermes in the presentation of the products in-store. 

• Good understanding of Hermes' world and the world of detail. 

• Product sense in space and modernity. 

• Creativity and artistic sensitivity. 

• Ability to exchange know-how. 

• Ability to work independently and successfully collaborate with all the teams (Retail, Communication, and Commercial).

Key Criteria’s:  

• Creative flair and innovative thinker 

• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results 

• Mature, professional, and responsible  

• Effective communication and analytical skills 

• Decision Maker and problem solver.  

• Team Player, presentable and energetic.  

• Well organized and multi-tasking  

• Good Time management  

• Pro-active and Flexible with the ability to work under pressure