POSITION OBJECTIVEThe job holder will be responsible for effective implementation of the brand visual strategy within retail stores in the territory. The job holder will be responsible for developing new ideas and processes to continuously evolve the brand visual implementations, keeping Landmark ahead of the competition both visually and commercially.DO Key Responsibilities1.Territory Visual Merchandising Planning\xc2\xb7 Ensure consistency across all Visual merchandising plans within the territory\xc2\xb7 Support the Concept VM head with annual time line/ critical path planning for New season set up and brand update activity\xc2\xb7 Collate and document feedback from stores for new ideas for product presentation and visual implementation\xc2\xb7 Work closely with the marketing team in delivering a consistent brand image within the territory\xc2\xb7 Obtain approvals from Concept for any design/art work done locally/independently for Panels, Backlits, Leaflets, Signs etc\xc2\xb7 Manage and plan for the Non-Trading Items for the respective territory in consultation with Concept VM Head\xc2\xb7 Ensure that Non -Trading Items are ordered within the allocated budget and not misused\xc2\xb7 Prepare and send a monthly detailed report on Non Trading Items orderings to the Concept VM, if orders are placed locally/independently\xc2\xb7 Conduct planning to ensure stores are frequently visited and monitored to maintain visual merchandising standards\xc2\xb7 Conduct surveys/ monitor competitors and understand the latest trends in visual display2.In store Visual Merchandising Execution\xc2\xb7 Ensure accurate execution of visual merchandising standards and guidelines\xc2\xb7 Co-ordinate and guide stores on VM implementation based on store formats - large , small and medium\xc2\xb7 Develop a communication network across stores to ensure any adhoc brand merchandising updates requested by head office are communicated to stores\xc2\xb7 Manage and guide in-store merchandisers to meet all visual/retailing merchandising goals\xc2\xb7 Ensure concept window and d\xc3\xa9cor rollout is as per concept VM guidelines\xc2\xb7 Ensure all store elements and housekeeping is done in line with the VM guidelines\xc2\xb7 Ensure all stores are aware of brand, windows and mannequin updates\xc2\xb7 Ensure all stores collate evidence of implementation\xc2\xb7 Plan store visits in line with the needs of the business ensuring new stores, company projects and trials and new season set ups are all given sufficient time\xc2\xb7 Document store visit feedback and a clear improvement plan for all stores\xc2\xb7 Develop and train the In store visual merchandising team on merchandising standards, interior design, space planning and store layout and other visual merchandising techniques.\xc2\xb7 Train instore visual merchandising team to maintain a uniform look & feel and standardization across stores3.People Management (In case applicable)\xc2\xb7 Manage and support team recruitment\xc2\xb7 Monitor staff development and facilitate complaint resolution\xc2\xb7 Set KRA's for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal\xc2\xb7 Oversee staff deployment and drive motivation levels of the direct reporteesCOMPETECIESSkills and Capabilities\xc2\xb7 Advanced Knowledge of Visual Merchandising processes\xc2\xb7 Advanced Knowledge of consumer behaviour/market trends/market forecasting techniques\xc2\xb7 Advanced Knowledge of Interior design and architecture\xc2\xb7 Resource Management\xc2\xb7 Execution abilities\xc2\xb7 Proficiency in English and local languageDELIVERPerspectiveKey Result Area (KRA)MeasureFinancialGaining Market Share through effective visual merchandisingIncrease in Market shareAdherence to allocated Visual merchandising budget% deviation from the allocated budgetCustomerCreative and Innovative visual merchandising concept developmentInternal / External Customer Feedback scoreCurrent Processes (Internal)Adherence to visual merchandising standardsAchieve targeted complaince % wrt. visual merchandising standardsExecution of Visual Merchandising & Marketing event calendarMeeting the set timelines"Build" for Future" (Capability)Enhance the retail capability, technical and behavioural skillsNumber of training programs attended by self or team/% improvement in performance pre and post training sessionTeam engagementAchieve target employee engagement scoreQualifications..

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