Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-04 Ref. JB1350181

Visual Assistant ( x 2 ) | Marks & Spencer, UAE
Al Futtaim Group

About the Business :
Marks & Spencer, part of Al-Futtaim Retail division is a world class market leader in high street fashion. Our stores are located throughout the Gulf. The first Marks & Spencer store in the Middle East was opened in Dubai in 1998. Other stores followed shortly in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.2009 will see Marks & Spencer expand further with the opening of new stores in Al Ain, Dubai Mall, Kuwait and Qatar. All stores are large format and carry a wide range of product including Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Lingerie, Beauty, Home and Food.About the Job :
In this role you will be responsible for:
Visual display and merchandising standards in the store Creating of communication boards on promotions and store activities Proper handling and maintenance of in-store visual display equipment Conducting daily floor walks to check for damages on visual display Conducting training for staff on visual principals and store keeping standards

Skills

About You

:To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Strong communication skills
Planning and organising skills
Decision making ability
Knowledge of MS Office with any Graphic software
Assertiveness and creativity
Flexibility
Drawing skills
You have to be graduated in Fine Arts and have at least 2 years of experience in retail environment.

Company Profile

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20, 000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.