Riyadh, ‎01, SA
Permanent
Founded in ‎1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today
creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and
leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality,
design, tradition and craftsmanship. With more than ‎25 subsidiaries and ‎600
boutiques MONTBLANC is present all over the world.
MAIN PURPOSE
The role of the VM Executive is to support the Brand Name of Montblanc and the
Marketing & E-Commerce Manager in representing the perfect visual identity
development in all stores internally and externally through the entire
Wholesale network. Through a clear and structured team set up with key
stakeholders:
* Locally working closely with the Marketing & E-Commerce Manager
* Regionally working closely with the Regional Visual Merchanting & Store Design team based in Dubai
* Working closely with external suppliers on implementation under the lead of direct manager
* Working closely and implementing the vision of Visual Merchandising across Saudi Arabia under the leadership of her/his direct manager

Reactivity is key in the role of VM while implementing the vision of our
Maison through our Retail stores and WHS platforms and related activities
through Product launches, local themed campaigns (Ramadan, Happy Holidays…).
Visual Identity execution, pitches to local suppliers and creative agencies
with post report implementation. The VM Executive will be splitting her/his
time equally between ‎1) VM New Projects and Set up ‎2) Support to the marketing
team for events execution based on global guidelines of our Maison within the
IR and WHS networks and whenever it will be applicable.

DIMENSION
Network of internal & external points of sale in Saudi Arabia with specific
focus on key locations and partners.

CONTEXT
Based in the local office in Riyadh, reporting to the Marketing & E-Commerce
Manager with a dotted line reporting to the Regional MEIA Visual Merchandising
& Store Design team, with projects work in the country's network, travel
expected.

KEY CONTACTS

Internal
* Regional & Local Marketing teams
* Regional Office team MEIA
* Local Retail team
* Local Operation team
* Local Wholesale team
* Local Boutique teams

External
* Local architects and contractors
* Local Wholesale & Distribution partners
* External Boutique teams
* Richemont KSA Shared Service (focus logistics, finance)
* Suppliers/contractor & regulatory authorities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Project execution for all openings, coordinating with all external and internal stakeholders across the region.
* Maximise the performance and maintain the brand image in VM (to international standards) of all sales locations.
* Support in the planning & execution of strong marketing initiatives to increase brand desirability and sell out potential for Montblanc in Saudi Arabia.

THE VISUAL MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
* Maintaining and managing the timelines for each project within the network IR and WHS
* All standard & launch POSM planning, ordering & implementation
* Direct follow up with key stakeholders.
* Set up of the annual POSM budgets orders under the supervision of the direct and indirect line manager, following the local A&P budgets with clear reporting to the Marketing & E-Commerce Manager.
* Training twice a year on Product VM during the B&W week event to internal and external sales teams.

Visual Merchandising:
* Overall follow up of the visual merchandising undertaken in all points of sale for the network and timely execution of implementation training the direct and undirect reports across Saudi Arabia challenging each member through clear KPIS and a Scope of work.
* Maintain and distribute monthly regional visual merchandising calendar with retail and wholesale teams
* To ensure that all visual merchandising within the sales network is done to the International Montblanc Visual Merchandising standards and aligned with Montblanc luxury brand and image
* Implementation of both seasonal & product animation in the sales network with the support of key stakeholders: Regional Teams, direct reports and external suppliers.
* VM Executive shall develop and provide visibility plans and guidance for new boutiques and points of sale to be opened in the network to the Regional VM team.
* Overall responsibility of the POS material required for the full sales network including ordering, logistics, distribution etc with a budget Vs stock report on a monthly basis to Finance support and direct manager.
* Forecast and order all POS material for the full network in KSA including the monthly & annual POS material replenishment and special launch and decoration requirements.
* Management of the regional logistics associated to all POS material including the overseeing of transferring, management/tracking throughout the network.
* Management of local design, production & installation of special visual merchandising decoration.

Budget & Reporting:
* Maintenance of the POS budget as set within the annual A&P budget under the lead of the direct manager.
* Execution of all international and local visual merchandising reports with the Head of Store Design and VM.
* Prepare Bi-Weekly updates and communication on Visual Merchandising topics with all key stakeholders throughout the region to ensure consistency across the market with a clear review with direct manager.
* Prepare Montblanc International visual merchandising with monthly reports and images of seasonal launches in the regional network.
* Get the direct management's approval and control the budget and follow up on the final cost summary of each project.
* Billing & Administrative filing and documentation as required for the department

Training:
* Develop & implement Bi-Yearly Visual Merchandising training programme for Saudi Arabia, external and internal network with the direct manager.

Events & Partnerships
* Assist the Marketing & E-Commerce Manager in planning, conceptualizing and execution for activations and events in Saudi Arabia
* Support in the consolidation of post event reports and ROI

JOB PROFILE (for recruitment purpose only)

Education:
University degree with ‎4+ years' experience ideally with a Creative and/or
Interior Design element is a plus.

Required experience:
* ‎4+ years' experience in VM Planning
* Experience with Visual Merchandising/Decorating for Luxury brands (luxury watch experience a plus)
* Finance and planning acumen
* Project management skills essential
* Management experience of both direct staff and external suppliers

Technical skills / abilities:

• Strong IT literacy with full proficiency in Auto-Cad and/or similar C.A.D. programs (‎2 D and 3D)


• Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator is a plus


• Sketching abilities, site survey and coordination on site experience


• Ability to travel within KSA


• Very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Language skills

• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)


• Fluency in Arabic required


• 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 pace environment
* Proactive approach
* Ability to enthuse people from various background and make them follow you
* Operational skills and "hands-on" mentality
* Team player
* Capacity to travel