Instore Visual Merchandiser JD Sports Bahrain - GMG

Gulf Marketing Group is one of the Middle Easts leading familyowned companies. Operating across the GCC Gulf Marketing Group is a dynamic group boasting a diverse portfolio of retail outlets brands and consumer and B2B services across key sectors such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals sports and fitness real estate education and technology.

About the Role

The candidate is responsible for managing the Visual Merchandising of the store to deliver effective and commercial visual standards including store layouts and window displays thereby contributing to the achievement of the brand sales targets.

Responsible for Visual Standards

• Implementation and Execution of mannequin styling according to VP directives and current trends to show innovation detailing and style
• Execution of new seasonal VP directives and guidelines ability to effectively interpret guidelines to store requirements and implement seasonal updates effectively efficiently and in line with vision
• Wall and table Visual displays to show innovation and creativity in line with visual concepts
• Product knowledge on key investments best sellers and seasonal key looks
• POP and Mannequin management including base identification understanding storage returns requests and care preand postcampaigns
• Implement all Visual processes and procedures to deliver best practice across all stores in the area of responsibility
• Support with BOH management to help service sales floor POP management/ wardrobe imagery/ benefit sign management
• Making VM decisions on business acumen/ performance of best sellers/ departments
Contribute to photo reports and work with AVMs to create presentation reports and keep visual records all VM updates and campaigns

Support Marketing initiatives

• Review delivery of visual activities against schedules
• Management and implementation of seasonal marketing updates including wardrobe images and benefit signs
• Provide line manager and local suppliers (where relevant) with feedback on the quality/content of the visual material Manage marketing cart VM costs and props
Execute campaigns/events etc. with and work alongside agencies to ensure best practice and correct implementation of campaigns using experience and knowledge

Self Management:

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year Takes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the

Requirements:

• A minimum of 13 years of experience in Visual Merchandising in relevant field