Visual Merchandising Executive

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 8,500+ colleagues of 90 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity. MAIN PURPOSE Ensure excellence in the Visual Merchandising and maintenance of all points of sale in KSA market with the aim of increasing sales, profitability and strategic objectives. THE VISUAL MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR - Maximising the performance of all commercial points of sales in KSA market through Visual Merchandising - Implementing the Cartier International Visual Merchandising guidelines in all commercial points of sales in KSA market: ordering, distributing, installing & maintaining - Ensuring Visual Merchandising consistency across the network is up to International Cartier standards, while reflecting each boutique singularity - Maintaining the POSM across the network, and ensuring correct and proper safe storage in each boutique. Visual Merchandising: - Assist in the overall implementation of the Visual Merchandising undertaken in all points of sale for the network with timely execution (display materials, seasonal campaigns, visual replacements ) - Ensure all Visual Merchandising within the sales network is done to the International Cartier standards and aligned with brand and image - Ensure ordering and dispatching schedules are in line with the product launches/thematic and in line with POS budget - On ground support for installation of product launches, seasonal animations and generic display material in the sales network with a close follow-up and reporting across the market - Provide seamless communication between all stakeholders involved in installation schedule plans; i.e. permit preparations, administrative support & logistics - Regular market visits and reporting on all points of sale within the market to ensure visibility plans, implementation and maintenance is consistent with Cartier standards - Supervision of agency works overnight for VM installations in all boutiques, ensuring smooth handover to the retail team before opening. - Transmit passion and communicate with boutique VM ambassadors regularly to aid them maintain high standards and create an effective communication and feedback system. **Commercial Visibility**: - Support the retail boutique network with commercial visibility plans and Visual Merchandising training guide for all points of sales including new boutiques to be opened in the network - Develop, implement and communicate the annual visibility plan for the individual boutiques - Ensure all visibility plans are implemented as per the individual requirements in accordance with Cartier standards - Be the main referent of the retail and watch specialists' network, being responsible for the diffusion of all relevant information and guidelines to stakeholders - Assist with set up and establishment of new points of sale within the network Management of Points of Sale Material (POSM): - Responsible of tracking the POS material required for the full sales network including ordering, logistics, distribution etc. - Support in the forecast and order all POS material for the market including the annual POS material replenishment and special launch animation/decoration requirements **Management of Points of Sale Material (POSM)**: - Responsible of tracking the POS material required for the full sales network including ordering, logistics, distribution etc. - Support in the forecast and order all POS material for the market including the annual POS material replenishment and special launch animation/decoration requirements - Track the budget as set within the annual A&P budget - Development and maintenance of a POS material database kept of each point of sale - including type of boutique, display cabinets, photos of each of the displays and POS material on display and in storage - Regular review of POS material held in sales network & warehouse and coordination of culling material no longer required **PR Events/Exhibitions/Special Decoration**: - Provide hands on assistance and management in the installation, running and dismantling of event productions, exhibitions and special decoration installations - Assists in the organization and implementation of all local events, local exhibitions and Boutique/point of sale openings etc **Reporting**: - Conduct Visual Merchandising reports for the full network following regular monitoring/ surveying of boutiques visits - Providing International Visual Merchandising with regular reports and images of seasonal launches in the regional network **JOB PROFILE** **Education**: Education as a Visual Merchandiser (alternatively >2 years of experience as VM) **Require