Visual Merch Manager MEASAT

Job Description

Requirements

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• · The Visual Merchandising Manager uses broad expertise and unique knowledge to develop and lead the most complex projects from scoping through implementation and deployment.
• · Main point of contact and leader of all regional projects from ideation to execution
• Responsible for facilitating discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution with suppliers and all retailers, for each project.
• Lead all internal and external communications surrounding projects across teams in MEASAT (Middle East, Africa, India, APAC, Travel Retail)
• Projects and duties are vast and include:
• o Complete permanent and temporary store fit management and facilitation
• o Pop ups/ window display management and facilitation
• o  Animation management and facilitation
• o  New product launch management and facilitation across all stores
• o Merchandising + POS omnichannel (Planogram, Visuals in-store and online, permanent fixtures, etc.)
• Maintenance reporting across all stores
• · Support in the creative conception, implementation and execution of all VM assets for new launches including but not limited to; gondola updates, promotional sites, retailer windows, podiums, pop-ups, event space design, lightboxes and in-store screen content for all doors in a timely manner working closely with the Global teams and regional marketss to ensure consistent launch messaging across the estate
• ·Collaborate with Global Marketing, Design and Creative teams, regional market VM leads and other stakeholders across the business
• · Carry out and instruct store visits to ensure a consistently high level of execution across all VM
• · Be aware of our competitor's marketing campaigns, VM updates, new trends in design and digital innovations
• · Budget and PO management.
• Requirements
• · You must be a confident user of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign & Illustrator) and Microsoft Office. 3D skills are a plus
• · Strong project manager, with great time management skills and an ability to handle multiple projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• ·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ·        Demonstrated critical-thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• ·        Works well independently and within a team environment
• ·       Senior-level understanding of process, project management and project management tools
• ·        Ability to initiate and manage cross-functional, globally distributed teams and multi-disciplinary projects
• ·        Ability to develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including the ability to organize and track tasks and dependencies across multiple projects
• ·        Detailed understanding of technical build and production to support across design and delivery functions.
• ·        Ability to assimilate information quickly and understand how it affects the project
• ·        Ability to proactively identify issues and provide resolution in a timely fashion
• ·        Ability to identify improvements to processes and procedures over time
• ·        Adaptable and tolerant of stressful situations. Ability to be a calming force to the overall project team, resolve conflicts and leady-by-example to deliver the project
• ·        Adheres to department processes and procedures, providing input on best practices and recommending changes as needed

Responsibilities

Skills Required