ORGANIZATION

• Reports to: Visual Merchandiser/Merchandising Manager
• Job Location: Dubai, UAE
• Contract type: Limited contract 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports VM Manager on all permanent and temporary merchandising needs, striving for excellence in execution within deadlines and assigned budgets. Acts as brand guardian and provides support to ensure all projects are delivered as per global brand guidelines and standards.

PERMANENT MERCHANDISING :

• Leads maintenance needs of all permanent fixtures across the GCC region. Acts as main point of contacts for market supervisors and briefs suppliers accordingly on the respective projects. Raises and tracks POs accordingly.
• Supports on all retailer relocation requests. Obtains brand approval on location, briefs suppliers, raises POs, aligns on permits and installation timelines with retailer and supplier, ensure timely and qualitative installations of all fixtures.
• Coordinates in alignment with VM Manager on all Sephora Doors, shipment and supplier installation coordination, brief of local market teams of tester and local VM support needs.
• Supports VM Manager on local fixture production (Sephora Gondola/ Backwalls), raises POs, tracks progress, ensures timely installation.

TEMPORARY MERCHANDISING:

• Leads all NARS free standing stores (FSS) on visual lightbox change updates.
• Global artwork approval process,
• Supports on FSS takeover requests
• Share generic global guidelines,  brief supplier, submit design to global,  facilitate any changes, raise PO, ensure timely installation in line with Marketing Calendar across all markets.
• Coordinates communication of planogram updates and changes to all markets. Ensures markets follow guidelines and manage POSM grid/widget/tray collateral received accordingly. 
• Executes trade activities implementation for
• Support on overall retailer animations  & mall podiums (Global cropping approval process & digital video assets)

GENERAL

• Obtains quotations, raise all POs related to VM projects. Supports with Procurement policy regarding tendering/number of quotations to be sourced.
• Maintains VM PO tracker and shares invoices in a timely manner.
• Updates store database with clear record of all doors, type of fixtures, visual specifications etc.
• Conduct regular market visits to check adherence to brand guidelines and ensure excellence in execution of all visual merchandising across the region and provides competitor insights.
• Support local markets ensuring VM guidelines are implemented, receive pictures and feedback, devise action plans as needed.

PROFILE:

• 1- 2 years of prior VM experience in the Middle East region in relevant industries, preferably beauty industry
• Excellent organization, prioritization, time management skills.
• Proficient communication in English, preferred Arabic speaker.
• Alignment with the Shiseido Trust8 working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands-on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success