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The Assistant Visual Merchandising Manager (AVMM) executes visual merchandising directives and provides guidance and direction for merchandise presentations in all assigned stores and for all park events. Responsible for partnering with the Visual Merchandising Manager (VMM), to create, develop, and execute compelling customer experiences in all allocated stores.Participate in managing any related operational expenses including; operating supplies, tools, visual supplies (mannequins, in-store selling tools), and graphic signage needs.Job Scope :
- To ensure the professional, safe, and efficient execution of Visual Merchandising directives.
- This position will be closely collaborating with the VMM to develop new and innovative merchandising techniques and high quality guest presentations.
- The AVMM makes critical product placement decisions in partnership with the VMM, Merchandise Manager / product category management team and Retail Operations Manager to improve revenue generation.
- The AVMM will ensure the most productive product turn, maintain a full presentation in all stores, and continually keep the stores ?fresh? with new product as shipments arrive.
- Responsible for executing engaging visual merchandising presentations for all stores.
- Have awareness of key strategic business initiatives for the retail division.
- To actively demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the business vision. Shows an entrepreneurial mindset that helps the organization evolve, innovate, and remain as leading edge and effective as possible.
- To attend training and development programs in order to promote personal and career growth.
- Partner and collaborate with VMM, product merchandising team and retail store operations team on the creation and execution of pre-planned merchandise floor plans and visual displays for upcoming product deliveries.
- To conduct colleague performance appraisals in a timely, fair and constructive manner in order to promote their personal and career growth.
- To coach and discipline colleagues in a fair and consistent manner in order to motivate and improve performance.
- To entertain, engage and empower colleagues in order to reduce turnover and increase retention.
- To be a positive, consistent and fair role model at all times, ensuring high standards of practice are maintained to accomplish personal, department and company goals.
- To understand, follow and enforce all Farah standard operating procedures in order to exceed the operational requirements and ensure guests receive the highest standards of quality and service at all times.
- To enforce and adhere to all UAE laws, health, safety & environmental policies, industry and company rules and regulations, reporting any safety concerns or incidents to management in order to minimize risk and maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment for all guests and colleagues.
- To assist in managing emergency situations that may arise in order to minimize possible damage, loss or injury to any guests, colleagues or company property.
- To display a friendly, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with our guests and fellow colleagues in order to support the Farah Vision, core values and core service standards.
- To represent and promote Farah in a positive manner at all times in order to maintain a professional brand image to all concerned stakeholders.
- To listen actively and respond to guest feedback as well as assess and review guest satisfaction index results and trends in order to continuously improve and exceed guest expectations.
- To enforce leisure facility rules and provide crowd control in a friendly manner throughout the areas as necessary in order to ensure the guest`s safety and an enjoyable experience.
- Performs other reasonable duties as requested by senior management.
As an ideal candidate, you must have: Essential:
- High secondary or equivalent
- Retail product merchandising experience in theme parks/hospitality/retail
- 1-2 years visual merchandising experience
- Experience working with branded and IP owned products
- Strong knowledge of planograms, bubble maps & floor plans
- Strong experience in managing OS & E
- Possess a fundamental understanding of retail theories and standards, product merchandising, and product visual displays.
- Proficiency in writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
- Ability to monitor and identify problems proactively. Understanding of how best to utilize all resources available to quickly and effectively solve problems as they occur and with a strong sense of urgency.
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking skills – Ability to work in a fast paced, fun, and busy environment managing multiple deadlines.
Desirable:
- Some College level course study
- Proficiency in other languages a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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