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MAIN PURPOSE Ensure excellence in the Visual Merchandising and maintenance of all points of sale in KSA market with the aim of increasing sales, profitability and strategic objectives. THE VISUAL MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
Maximising the performance of all commercial points of sales in KSA market through Visual Merchandising
Implementing the Cartier International Visual Merchandising guidelines in all commercial points of sales in KSA market: ordering, distributing, installing & maintaining
Ensuring Visual Merchandising consistency across the network is up to International Cartier standards, while reflecting each boutique singularity
Maintaining the POSM across the network, and ensuring correct and proper safe storage in each boutique.
Visual Merchandising:
Assist in the overall implementation of the Visual Merchandising undertaken in all points of sale for the network with timely execution (display materials, seasonal campaigns, visual replacements…)
Ensure all Visual Merchandising within the sales network is done to the International Cartier standards and aligned with brand and image
Ensure ordering and dispatching schedules are in line with the product launches/thematic and in line with POS budget
On ground support for installation of product launches, seasonal animations and generic display material in the sales network with a close follow-up and reporting across the market
Provide seamless communication between all stakeholders involved in installation schedule plans; i.e. permit preparations, administrative support & logistics
Regular market visits and reporting on all points of sale within the market to ensure visibility plans, implementation and maintenance is consistent with Cartier standards
Supervision of agency works overnight for VM installations in all boutiques, ensuring smooth handover to the retail team before opening.
Transmit passion and communicate with boutique VM ambassadors regularly to aid them maintain high standards and create an effective communication and feedback system.
Commercial Visibility:
Support the retail boutique network with commercial visibility plans and Visual Merchandising training guide for all points of sales including new boutiques to be opened in the network
Develop, implement and communicate the annual visibility plan for the individual boutiques
Ensure all visibility plans are implemented as per the individual requirements in accordance with Cartier standards
Be the main referent of the retail and watch specialists' network, being responsible for the diffusion of all relevant information and guidelines to stakeholders
Assist with set up and establishment of new points of sale within the network
Management of Points of Sale Material (POSM):
Responsible of tracking the POS material required for the full sales network including ordering, logistics, distribution etc.
Support in the forecast and order all POS material for the market including the annual POS material replenishment and special launch animation/decoration requirements
Management of Points of Sale Material (POSM):
Responsible of tracking the POS material required for the full sales network including ordering, logistics, distribution etc.
Support in the forecast and order all POS material for the market including the annual POS material replenishment and special launch animation/decoration requirements
Track the budget as set within the annual A&P budget
Development and maintenance of a POS material database kept of each point of sale - including type of boutique, display cabinets, photos of each of the displays and POS material on display and in storage
Regular review of POS material held in sales network & warehouse and coordination of culling material no longer required
PR Events/Exhibitions/Special Decoration:
Provide hands on assistance and management in the installation, running and dismantling of event productions, exhibitions and special decoration installations
Assists in the organization and implementation of all local events, local exhibitions and Boutique/point of sale openings etc
Reporting:
Conduct Visual Merchandising reports for the full network following regular monitoring/ surveying of boutiques visits
Providing International Visual Merchandising with regular reports and images of seasonal launches in the regional network
JOB PROFILE Education: Education as a Visual Merchandiser (alternatively >2 years of experience as VM) Required experience:
Minimum 2 years experience as a Visual Merchandiser/Decorator for Luxury Brand
Displays a clear understanding of the luxury jewelry and watch industry and the Middle East retail and wholesale distribution channels
Technical skills / abilities:
Very good knowledge of MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)
Comprehensive understanding of floorplans, technical drawings and interiors
Strong organizational skills
Project management skills essential
Digital expertise/interest is a plus
Language:
English & Arabic (written and spoken)
French is an advantage
Personal skills The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities:
Presentable & client oriented
Focused, target oriented, & organized with a high attention to detail
Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach
Operational skills and “hands-on” mentality
Team player
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