Job Requisition ID: 166901Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.Overview of the roleThe Regional Visual Merchandising Manager is responsible for executing and maintaining high-impact visual displays across stores, ensuring brand consistency and an engaging customer experience. This role drives the implementation of strategic Visual Merchandising guidelines, maximizing the effectiveness of promotional displays and key features. Additionally, the position focuses on optimizing resources and manpower to enhance store presentation, sales performance, and overall brand identity.What you will doCross-Regional Coordination & Training
Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple countries/regions, conducting regular market visits to coach, train, and ensure compliance with visual merchandising (VM) standards. Lead training sessions to enhance VM execution.
Retail & Product Visual Merchandising
Oversee the alignment between retail operations and product visual merchandising, ensuring brand consistency across all stores.
Image & Display Management
Manage the selection, production, and installation of visual merchandising imagery, ensuring a high standard of execution.
Store Communication & Fixture Management
Act as the primary liaison with Store Managers and Operations Managers, overseeing store-specific fixture requests, damage reports, and delivery logistics-particularly for New Store Openings.
Seasonal & Promotional Execution
Develop and distribute new season VM packets, including fixture order forms, props, standards manuals, and regional VM guidelines.
Visual Merchandising Communication & Rollouts
Lead and execute all VM-related communication, ensuring seamless coordination for new product launches, holiday campaigns, store rollouts, and new store openings through both digital and physical transmittals.
Supplier & Budget Management
Maintain strong vendor relationships, overseeing scheduling, budgets, and invoice processing to ensure cost-effective and timely execution.
Data & Information Management
Maintain accurate distribution lists and VM attributes, ensuring all rollout-related information is well-documented and accessible.
Store-Level Implementation & Compliance
Collaborate closely with Store Managers and Assistant Store Managers to ensure smooth VM rollouts, minimizing operational disruptions while maintaining high presentation standards.
Required Skills to be successful
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Follows instructions and responds to management direction
Translates concepts and information into images
Creative presentation skills
Good knowledge of MS Office Applications, especially PowerPoint presentation
What equips you for the roleMinimum Qualification and KnowledgeEducation: Bachelor Degree graduate or equivalent preferably in Visual MerchandisingMinimum ExperienceMinimum of 5 years in a retail environment within a premium fashion store display capacityPrevious retail store environment experience requiredBehavioral Competencies
Highly organized, attention to detail
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Work under pressure
Strong management skills
Pro-active and flexible
Able to handle numerous tasks at one time and prioritize them effectively
Advanced skills in MS office PowerPoint presentation
Interpersonal skills ability to interact professionally with high level executives on regular basis.
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as third party vendors
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
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