Summary
GMG is a global well-being company operating across sports, food, health and consumer goods. The In-Store Visual Merchandiser implements store layouts, mannequin styling, displays and seasonal marketing updates in line with brand guidelines and business performance. The role also manages visual materials and props, supports campaigns and events, and maintains photo and presentation reports. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of relevant experience, product and brand knowledge, customer service orientation, and an eye for visual detail. The listed locations are Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
The posting
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Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.
About the role:
Responsible for delivering effective visual merchandising of the store, ensuring compelling layouts and window displays that reflect brand identity and drive commercial performance.
Core Responsibilities:
Implement and execute mannequin styling in line with VP directives and current trends, showing innovation, detailing and style
Interpret and execute new seasonal VP directives and guidelines, adapting them to store requirements efficiently and in line with the vision
Create wall and table visual displays that show innovation and creativity in line with visual concepts
Maintain strong product knowledge of key investments, best sellers and seasonal key looks
Manage POP and mannequins, including base identification, storage, returns, requests and care before and after campaigns
Implement visual processes and procedures to deliver best practice across all stores in your area of responsibility
Support back-of-house management to service the sales floor, including POP, wardrobe imagery and benefit sign management
Make VM decisions based on business acumen and the performance of best sellers and departments
Contribute to photo reports and work with AVMs to create presentation reports and keep visual records of all VM updates and campaigns
Support marketing initiatives by reviewing delivery of visual activities against schedules
Manage and implement seasonal marketing updates, including wardrobe images and benefit signs
Give your line manager and local suppliers feedback on the quality and content of visual material, and manage the marketing cart, VM costs and props
Execute campaigns and events alongside agencies, ensuring best practice and correct implementation
Self-Management:Define performance goals at the start of the year with your reporting manager and ensure they are achieved
Take ownership of your own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with your manager
Take responsibility for tasks, successes and failures, and complete assigned work to meet team and individual goals
Adapt to changing priorities and new tools or processes
Proactively identify and solve operational problems, and suggest basic workflow improvements
Make routine decisions in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Area Manager, Store Manager, Brand/Category Management and Marketing teams
Qualifications / Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of relevant experience
Product and brand knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Creativity and an eye for visual detail