Visual Merchandiser Assistant | Marks & Spencer | Cairo Festival City

Overview Of The Role:

• As a Visual Merchandising Assistant at Marks and Spencer, you are responsible for implementing and maintaining the brand's visual aesthetics within the store. Your role focuses on creating an engaging and inspirational shopping experience by coordinating with various department managers and following visual merchandising guidelines. You ensure the store's visual appeal by styling mannequins, organizing displays, and executing seasonal events in alignment with the brand's image. Additionally, you play a crucial role in staff training to maintain visual consistency and support store profitability through effective merchandise handling and inventory control.

What You Will Do:

General

• Implement and maintain the M&S brand image within the store, ensuring visual consistency.
• Work with the Visual Merchandiser and the Commercial Department Managers to provide an inspirational shopping experience.
• Follow the Visual Merchandising Guidelines and ensure these are implemented across the store.
• Style mannequins in line with the styling policy using appropriate techniques and visual elements.
• Implement seasonal launches and events while ensuring brand consistency and timeliness.
• Educate and train Sales staff to maintain Visual Merchandising standards.
• Maintain and adhere to the VM checklist and liaise daily with the Visual Merchandiser for updates.
• Deliver design primarily for POS, windows, and other visual merchandising requirements in-store.

Skills

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Ability to implement brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across the store.
• Excellent communication skills for training and coordinating with staff.
• Awareness of industry trends and competitor activities in visual merchandising.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Graduate Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Visual Merchandising within a fashion retail brand.
• Degree or diploma in fashion is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with retail staff at all levels and follow visual merchandising guidelines.