Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that the Store VM Teams deliver all company Visual Merchandising/ Brand policies to an excellent standard
Plan and execute seasonal store layouts effectively, lead & support the VM Team(s) to deliver layout grid.
Use commercial information as the basis for decision making e.g. proportionality, space management & sales
Access key business information e.g. sales information, store & company best sellers, weekly Selling & Marketing news & identify potential sales opportunities
Have a good understanding of the brand customer profile & how it may differ slightly between stores in order to draw traffic, maximize selling opportunities and in-line with market trend
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of equipment & ensure its correct usage
Understand & manage the décor process including its ordering, printing & correct implementation
Regularly review the competition, feedback & take action on the results to drive sales
Ensure corporate initiatives are implemented by VM Team effectively
Identify & recruit required VM resources to deliver objectives
Identify development needs & coach VM Supervisors to deliver a high level of visual merchandising on brand
Proficient in the fast-paced environment of retail operations and VM Team collaborations to maintain a high visual standard and adapt to the business's requirements
Confident on people development and maximize the talent and skills to leverage the Visual standard and business driven environment
Communicate effectively and to foster good relationship with store team and support office team.
Develop annual VM plan which in line with corporate direction and meeting local business objectives e.g. plan & manage new store openings & modernizations
Manage 3rd Party Contractors & know when/how to escalate when necessary
Manage resources effectively including budget planning and expenses on VM budget
All other responsibilities as assigned by line manager and/or Management

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
8+ years work experience with 2-3 years in managerial positions in in-house Visual Merchandising, preferably in international fashion retailer
Motivated, organized and detail-oriented; able to work independently
Strong understanding of visual merchandising concepts and the retail environment
Strong decision-making to balance visual merchandising and commercial requirements to achieve business goals
Job-specific skills: creative with strong artistic and fashion sense, sound knowledge of graphic design and familiar with MAC (Corel draw, Photoshop, Illustrator) applications, strong communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organization for managing process and resources, prioritization in delivering team objectives under tight deadline

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We offer attractive remuneration package, includes 5 days work commensurate with qualification and experience to the right candidate. Interested parties please click Apply Now to submit full resume with current and expected salary to Human Resources Department.

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Marks & Spencer - an Al-Futtaim Group Company

www.marksandspencer.com/hk/ www.alfuttaim.com

Visual Merchandising Manager

Visual Merchandising Manager, Singapore