Al Futtaim Jobs - Visual Assistant | Marks & Spencer | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 37725 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

About the Role

 

Reporting to the Store Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager, your role will be to implement and maintain the M&S brand image within the store, ensuring visual consistency.  You will work with the Visual Merchandiser and the Commercial Department Managers to provide the customer with the most inspirational shopping experience possible.   

Key Role Specific Accountabilities:

• Follow the Visual Merchandising Guidelines and ensure these are rolled out across the store. 
• Implement well styled mannequins in line with the styling policy. 
• Use appropriate styling techniques and the correct visual elements in the relevant areas to aid customer segmentation.
• Help the Visual Merchandiser to 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. 
• Ensure brand consistency through educating and training Sales staff to keep VM in line with standards. 
• VM checklist is maintained and adhered to.
•  Liaise with the Visual Merchandiser everyday for updates on VM processes / requirements / people.

 

About You

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:  Graduate Degree

2 years experience of working in a Visual Merchandising position in a fashion retail brand.

Fashion degree or diploma

Behavioural Competencies :   Ability to communicate with retail staff at all levels, ability to read and carry out clear instructions when it comes to rolling out guidelines, genuine interest in fashion. 

 

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