Area Visual Merchandiser | Nike | UAE

About GMG
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
We are looking for an innovative visual merchandiser to assist in generating
sales through creative retail displays that capture buyers ' attention, with
the goal of providing an excellent in-store experience. You will employ visual
merchandising principles to convert window shoppers into prospects by driving
branding and sales objectives in order to maximize profitability.
To be successful as a visual merchandiser you must ensure our store's visual
appearance is maintained to the highest standard, at all times.
Responsibilities

Core Requirements

• Creating and implementing a visual merchandising strategy for the store.


• Ensuring the strategy is in line with the store's brand, products, and target market.


• Generating sketches of visual displays that meet the store's visual design requirements.


• Finalizing designs and creating detailed floor plans for display areas.


• Sourcing the props, creative materials, and accessories for displays.


• Installing and setting up window displays, walkways, counters, and in-store displays, or supervising contractors hired for this purpose.


• Changing displays to promote new product launches or to reflect festive or seasonal themes.


• Ensuring uniformity of displays across multiple store locations.


• Liaising with other retail professionals, including buyers, marketing executives, and retail merchandisers, when necessary.


• Monitoring costs and working within budget.


• Researching lifestyle and design trends that will inform the visual merchandising strategy.
  Requirements


• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, spatial design, interior design, retail management, or a related field.


• Proven work experience as a visual merchandiser or visual manager.


• Comprehensive portfolio of relevant visual design work.


• Experienced at using Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or other visual design tools.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.


• Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.


• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.