Retail Architect Project Manager

UAE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

CDI
PLEIN TEMPS
EMIRATS ARABES UNIS
DUBAI
MERCHANDISING
MINIMUM 5 ANS
DATE DE PUBLICATION - 10-OCT.-2023
REFERENCE - PCD18895
YOUR IMPACT ___________ The Regional Architecture & Visual Merchandising (VM) department is part of Parfums Christian Dior Orient, in charge of an area of 800 point of sales amongst 44 countries in the Middle East, Levant, Africa and India.
YOUR MISSION ____________ As Retail Architect and Project Manager, you guarantee accurate and qualitative brand image according to the company guidelines through all points of sale and ensures the integrity of all the institutional brand requirements. Your main assignment will be focused on:
Design
  • Produce a creative point of sale design in accordance with the merchandising charter to optimize brand visibility.
  • Work closely with the area manager to understand the needs and specificities of each market and business.
  • Be responsible for the designs and scale models of any new counter build. These to be validated by Central Merchandising.
  • Analyze traffic flow to guarantee customer interaction; analyzes architectural features that may enhance or distract from location and competitors; inspect sites to ensure cohesive design and speed approval process.
Bidding
  • Provide project plans, technical specifications, and designs to obtain costings and timeline.
  • Challenge and negotiate the quotations, the terms, and conditions to ensure brand image is not compromised as well as budget and deadlines compliance.
  • Manages invoicing, challenge timelines/schedules, and follow closely financial approvals.
  • Ensure ROIC improvement of the additional capital through minimizing the cost of the installations versus the sales delivered or expected.
Manufacturing
  • Work with local suppliers ahead of installations to ensure accurate application of designs, technical specifications and highest possible quality production. Once installations are complete, review the quality and processes giving feedback to suppliers as necessary.
  • Find alternative materials with HQ approval and develop the local supplier to reach the excellence in execution.
  • Manages and drives the project construction through to prototypes and implementation of trials.
Installation
  • Ensure through sites supervision and updates the successful implementation of ongoing projects, consistent with details and high standards of Dior.
  • Lead collaborative working with key business stakeholders to secure the best timeline and the opening date
Follow Up
  • Visit sites regularly before and after new builds to review and propose additional branding or visibility opportunities and ensure the merchandising display is proper and according to the merchandising guidelines.
  • Follow up on the result of modification/maintenance works which might have impact to VM guidelines.
Sustainability
  • Implementation of sustainability best practices throughout the construction process with supplier.
  • Deploying stores and counters in the most efficient way and reducing waste.
  • Monitor electricity and water consumption.
  • Drive design decision making by energy efficiency.

WHO YOU ARE _________
  • Architect with a retail design background and experience in the beauty and cosmetics industry
  • Strong knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft office packages, Adobe Suite
  • Excellent working knowledge of furniture and materials for counter builds
  • Knowledge of the general contracting works to be able to follow a boutique construction
  • Knowledge of distribution channels and of all aspects linked to Merchandising in this environment
  • Team player and a positive, can-do attitude \xe2\x80\x9creally solution oriented\xe2\x80\x9d
  • Knowledge of French language is an advantage but not essential

WHAT CAN WE OFFER ? ___________
  • A challenging role in a fast moving, ambitious environment, with daily learning opportunities and passionate team members.
  • A competitive package, from compensation, benefits to perks (add details if/when necessary)
  • Beyond this role, your development is a pillar of our ambition. Parfums Christian Dior, as part of LVMH, offers a Career perspective with a worldwide presence and continuous growth within 75 distinguished Houses.
  • This position is based in Dubai, UAE.

WISHING TO APPLY? __________ A comprehensive recruitment process involving HR and Management for the role will enable you to receive a full perspective on the opportunity and ambition. Once you have applied, let\xe2\x80\x99s go one step further! You can discover Parfums Christian Dior through our Official website. You can also learn more about the Career opportunities here as well as follow us on Linkedin.

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  • Job Id
    JD1589328
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UAE, United Arab Emirates
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