Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-06 Ref. JB1351815

Visual Merchandising Manager - River Island
Alshaya

The Role :
With more than 17, 000 employees and 1, 700 stores, Alshaya is spearheading the expansion of more than 50 world-class leading retail brands such as Debenhams, Express, Mothercare, Starbucks, Mac, The Body Shop, H&M, Dean & Deluca and Boots in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. RIVER ISLAND - one of the UK's leading fashion retailers Our customers are Guys and Gals that are a part of the "Because I'm worth it generation" They shop everywhere, but look forward to getting that something special and rather different from RIVER ISLANDVISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER manages & coordinates visual merchandising to drive sales performance through effective store layouts & window displays, maintaining the most effective visual merchandising standards including for promotions and all other general visual presentation opportunities across all operating marketsResponsibilities :
Ensure that the highest standards of visual merchandising are implemented & maintained Work to assist the achievement of sales targets, driving sales performance through effective store layouts & window displays Ensure brand standards are met & consistent throughout the brand and that equipment is put to cost effective use Deliver on going training & coaching to share initiatives & best practises Ability to spot potential opportunities to drive the business within their remit

Skills

Skills & Experience

:* Good general education, further education in visual merchandising, art & design desirable* 3 - 5 years in retail operations (to include 2 years visual merchandising management* Excellent analytical & communication skills* Ability to train & develop people 

Company Profile

Alshaya are a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands including BHS, H&M, Starbucks, Mothercare, Arcadia Group, Debenhams, River Island, Boots, The Body Shop, Vision Express, Next, Foot Locker, Pizza Express, PQ and Dean & Deluca. The company currently operates over 1400 stores in 15 countries across its operating divisions in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Russia, Southern & Eastern Europe & employs more than 15, 000 people.

Based in Kuwait but with regional offices across the globe, we’re on target to double our stores within 5 years. Our major presence is in the Middle East including Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar & we are expanding rapidly in many other markets. The Operating teams for each of the Divisions & Brands is supported by a fully integrated, pan-regional infrastructure, incorporating best practice activities in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, IT, logistics, real estate, human resources & financial control.

Our Mission is to be recognized as a leading global retailer, operating internationally recognized brands to the highest possible standards. Through a spirit of trust, co-operation & best practice, we aim to build & maintain long-lasting, professional and mutually profitable business partnerships.

To support our growth we need the experience & expertise of talented and dedicated retailers and operators for all levels of management and support staff and in all disciplines who can help us achieve our vision & growth. In return there are excellent prospects for development, a tax free salary & an incredible lifestyle to enjoy.

The Company provides all the usual benefits you would expect from a large corporate employer. Specific benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process but a very generous annual bonus scheme & extensive staff discounts across numerous brands are indicative of how we reward and encourage high performance