Job Description

Display Merchandiser Overview

The role of Display Merchandiser in the Retail sector is crucial to the company's success as it directly impacts how products are showcased to customers. By creating visually appealing displays, this role enhances the overall customer experience and influences purchasing decisions. It plays a key role in team collaboration by working closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to align display strategies with company goals. Keeping up with industry trends and innovations is essential to stay ahead in the competitive market. The key stakeholders for this role include product managers, store managers, and marketing teams. Success in this role is measured by metrics such as sales uplift, customer engagement, and display effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution: The Display Merchandiser is responsible for planning and executing display projects, including designing layouts, selecting products, and ensuring timely implementation to meet marketing objectives.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: This role involves addressing challenges such as space constraints, product availability, and customer preferences, requiring quick decision-making to optimize display effectiveness. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Working closely with marketing, sales, and design teams to create cohesive displays that align with promotional campaigns and brand messaging. Leadership and Mentorship: Providing guidance to junior merchandising staff, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve display excellence. Process Improvement and Innovation: Continuously improving display strategies, exploring new technologies, and innovating visual merchandising techniques to drive sales and enhance customer experience. Technical or Customer-Facing Responsibilities: Engaging with customers to gather feedback on displays, conducting product demonstrations, and ensuring displays are visually appealing and informative.

Required Skills and Qualification

Technical Skills: Knowledge of retail merchandising systems, familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, understanding of visual merchandising principles. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design, or related field. Experience Level: 1+ years of experience in display merchandising, preferably in the retail industry, with a proven track record of successful projects. Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, team collaboration, adaptability to changing market trends. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of consumer behavior, retail trends, product placement strategies, and compliance with merchandising regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in high-traffic retail environments. Demonstrated experience in creating interactive displays. Proficiency in additional languages for diverse customer interactions.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications. Bonuses & Incentives: Performance-based bonuses tied to sales targets and display effectiveness. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training programs, and advancement within the company.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED1,600.00 per month