Visual Merchandising Assistant - Marks & Spencer, Qatar

About the role

Al-Futtaim Retail is recruiting a Visual Merchandising Assistant for a Marks & Spencer store in Qatar. The role implements and maintains the M&S brand image in the store, working alongside the Senior Visual Merchandiser and Commercial Managers to give customers an inspirational shopping experience. It is part of the in-store visual merchandising team, which designs, develops and maintains window and sales-floor displays.

Key responsibilities

• Follow Visual Merchandising Guidelines and roll them out across the store
• Style mannequins according to the styling policy and use the right techniques and visual elements for customer segmentation
• Collaborate with Senior Visual Merchandisers and store teams to deliver seasonal launches and events on time and on brand
• Keep track of competitor activities and trends, and train sales staff so they keep visual merchandising aligned with standards
• Maintain the merchandising checklist and liaise daily with the Visual Merchandiser on processes and requirements
• Design and develop window and sales-floor displays, and contribute to store profitability through merchandise handling, replenishment and inventory control

Required profile

• Graduate degree
• 3 years of experience in a Visual Merchandising position within a fashion retail brand
• Fashion degree or diploma
• Genuine interest in fashion
• Ability to read and follow clear instructions for guideline implementation

Required skills

• Strong visual merchandising and styling skills
• Excellent communication with retail staff and management
• Effective time management and timely delivery of visual strategies
• Keen awareness of fashion trends and competitor analysis