BOUCHERON - Middle East Visual Merchandising and Store Planning Coordinator H/F

Position Description :

You will have regional oversight for the execution and implementation of HQ VM guidelines, and local adaptation to best fit the commercial needs of the markets.

You will act as a local coordinator for construction and renovation projects and will be responsible for maintenance.

You will ensure store appearance and VM are consistent with overall image and standards of the brand in accordance with the corporate guidelines.

How you will contribute in Visual Merchandising :

• Manage roll out of VM guidelines across GCC markets, through implementation and maintenance of store displays and merchandising to best follow HQ guidelines, with local adaptation to best fit local needs.

• Consolidate ordering, allocates delivery and follows invoicing of

• display materials / event kits / other retail tools for the region

• with strong collaboration with local markets on needs.

• Train, guide, support and challenge local commercial teams for visual merchandising strategy and standards.

• Conduct ongoing training of boutique managers and SA in visual merchandising standards, and reporting procedures.

• Set up good communications (and methods) between boutique manager and SA for daily VM implementation and monitoring.

• Collaborate with Regional Merchandising Manager

• for best product zoning and optimization of store density by market by store.

• For new product launch VM implementation and reporting.

• Participate actively in store openings, in-store events and other brand events

• Conduct research of competitors’ display campaigns for quarterly report.

How you will contribute in Store Design :

Local coordination of store renovation/construction projects

• Act as the local interlocutor for SDP HQ in all store renovation and construction projects in the GCC, providing local support and coordination with architect, landlord, vendors…

• Support HQ SDP team in preparing specifications and detailed budgets, in charge of the follow up of the invoicing/split of the cost with partners

• Coordinate with related departments to solve all project issues

• Attend site handovers and follows-up outstanding work completion if any

Responsible for Store and Office maintenance

• Store maintenance : identifying all maintenance needs, orchestrating the quotation in accordance with both HQ guidelines and partners teams

• Alert the Brand director if necessary to negotiate funding with the partners

• Supervise the execution of the maintenance works

• Implement an entire network of supplier for easy maintenance of the actual stores around 5 countries from the GCC

Who you are

• University graduation with good English and Arabic written and spoken skills

• 5 years VM or SDP experience, ideally in Watch & Jewellery / Fashion / Luxury fields.

• Trackable relevant experience in retail industry

• Organized and attention to details

• Able to handle multiple projects with minimum supervision

• Ability to identify issues, tackle problems and create solutions

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal and external parties

• Self-motivated, independent, initiative, detail minded and hardworking;

• Operational proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD software

• Business travel is required

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.