Visual Merchandising Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts and strategies to promote retail brands, products and services in-store including wholesale accounts stores in the SEA region
• Create eye-catching displays
• Collaborate closely with other departments to create annual visual strategies and promotional events
• Liaise with Buying, Design and Marketing teams to create design themes and plans, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts
• Conduct research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle, as well as associated target market features
• Discuss sales strategies with merchandisers, sales managers and retail managers
• Identify and source props, fabrics and hardware for all up-coming events, displays and promotions
• Maintain a budget and negotiate with suppliers for visual materials
• Work with architectural features of stores to maximize selling and product displays space
• Create visuals and plans using computer-aided design packages, such as Adobe Creative Suite or Corel Draw Suite
• Create visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines, including layout principles, visual dressings and signage
• Visit branches to coach in-store visual merchandiser or sales teams to interpret the guidelines and train them in the execution of the visual concept
• Assemble and dismantle visual displays in windows or in-store
• Lead and motivate teams to complete displays with tight deadlines
• Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implement changes
• Be available to travel in SEA region to implement visual strategies in-store
• Other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the management

Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Visual Merchandising or related
• At least 5 years of hands-on Visual Merchandising Experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Corel Draw Suite
• Strong project management skill and being able to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Detail Oriented, organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks
• Preferably from FMCG retail background