Visual Merchandising Team Leader

Purpose

* The Visual Merchandising Team Leader is responsible for managing the operational aspects of visual merchandising team, and for planning and organizing store displays to drive business and increase sales.
* The role works along with the Visual Merchandising Manager and relevant business partners to develop and implement the ongoing visual merchandising strategy


Key Accountabilities

Operational
* Utilize visual merchandising techniques to secure optimal range presentation and increase commerciality of displays in line with brand guidelines, presentation standards and instruction.
* Monitor, evaluate and report on VM operations progress of self and teams against deadlines, milestones and KPIs.
* Works collaboratively with other Team leaders to ensure department resources are managed efficiently and department objectives are achieved
* Supports Marketing Department with sourcing of visual materials, monitors and maintains the budget and negotiates with suppliers.
* Controls costs and avoids unnecessary waste of resources in line with department or project budgets.
* Keeps up-to-date on competitors and market trends with regular retail visits and utilizes this to identify opportunities and make suggestions for better practices, to Management, Brand Marketing and/or Marketing Department
* Prepares the visual merchandising calendar taking into consideration availability of people and equipment. Make adjustments to original plans when circumstances change, or projects are not proceeding as desired, with consent of management.
* Liaises with other departments within the organization (e.g. Brand Management, Marketing) in order to ensure work is executed in line with expectations
* Lead the team work briefing in conjunction with the VM Manager ensuring that the team are updated on activities and changes.
* Lead the operations of the Visual merchandising teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance with guidelines
* Acts as the point of contact for ensuring resources are available to support projects and department objectives
* Assist the Visual merchandising team as and when required, in projects or activities that are planned for the store

People Management
* Provides the team with clear direction and ensures individuals understand what is expected of them
* Ensure all visual merchandisers have received the necessary training to competently perform safely and securely in their roles
* Delegates work appropriately to teams (taking into account abilities and resources available).
* Participate in building a diverse and competent team of individuals.
* Ensures visual merchandising teams work maintains a professional, high quality standard at a very detailed level and takes actions to remedy deviations from expected standards.
* Ensures the workplace environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness and is in compliance with Company standards at all times
* Manages and facilitates the resolution of conflict within the teams
* Defines and communicates standards of behavior and work; takes action when individuals fail to meet expected standards.
* Provides others with clear feedback on their performance on a regular basis and provides coaching, expert advice and other appropriate support where required.


Job requirement and job knowledge:
* Valid UAE driving license
* Strong understanding of legal, health and safety regulations and processes
* Flexibility to work on Retail schedule including working late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays when required
* Flexibility to travel within GCC if needed
* Bachelor Degree or equivalent
* 5-8 years job related experience
* Retail industry experience
* 3-5 years of VM experience
* 1 year minimum in a supervisory or management role