INStore Visual Merchandiser - Sports Retail
Gulf Marketing Group (GMG Group)
Bahrain
The Role
Gulf Marketing Group is looking for a creative retail Visual Merchandiser to increase sales, get buyer’s attention and to provide an excellent in-store experience. The goal is to use visual merchandising to convert window shoppers into prospects, drive branding and sales objectives and maximise profitability. And will be working closely with the Store Operations and VM Team. Responsibilities: Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store Produce window displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions displays Identify key messages and set a clear image of the end result Come up with, revise and present design ideas with assistant merchandisers Act in alignment to the organization’s culture, products, image and target market Monitor costs and work within budget Oversee the production and brief staff on arranging displays Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes Liaise with suppliers and source elements Research lifestyle, demographics and design trends
Requirements
Proven work experience as a visual merchandiser Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilisation Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices Proficiency in MS Office Creative and innovative thinker Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results BS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar
About the Company
Established in 1978, by the Baker family who still own and manage the company today, Gulf Marketing Group is one of the Middle East’s leading, family owned companies. Gulf Marketing Group operates regionally, across the GCC and boasts a diverse portfolio of brands, retail outlets and services. Gulf Marketing Group subsidiaries operate in key sectors such as retail and distribution of sporting goods and lifestyle brands, health and fitness, food and food processing, integrated 3PL logistics, real estate, healthcare and pharmacies, education and technology. Since 1978, Gulf Marketing Group has introduced more than 90 international brands into the Middle East, as well as building the reputation of our homegrown brands as reliable and quality driven companies.
We are proud to be one of the top 10 retailers in the Gulf region with:
More than three decades experience managing international brands in local environments
A prestigious portfolio of world class brand partners
Anchor tenancy in all major GCC shopping malls
A proven track record of securing exclusive retail and distributor agreements
An experienced management team
Strong customer relationships
Customer Account Manager (Oman Aviation Handling Company)
Oman Air
Muscat, Oman
The Role
- To develop, contribute to and agree service delivery standards internally and externally. - To monitor and report on performance against those standards and to ensure appropriate corrective action is taken to ensure customer requirements are consistently met. - Maintain productive relationships with our business partners on a corporate and field level in order to optimize financial and operational performance. - Establishing, maintaining and promoting effective working relationships with both internal and external customers. - To ensure that all practices and processes are devised and implemented with customer perception foremost. - Accountable to maintain a team establishment without impact on operation integrity or performance. - Identify re-occurring trends from the shifts through an effective management system and ensure corrective action is taken. - Develop and implement cost effective and performance focused strategies related to the contracting of third party ground handling and airport ancillary support services. - Play a role in corporate positioning for the projected growth in the third party contracting space. - Ensure that all services are being performed in accordance with the contracted terms and operational expectations. Support Senior Management in the day to day operation, administrative coordination and financial compliance of all contracted services. - Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects. - Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies. - Work with Finance to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls etc. May include ‘financial engineering’ and understanding - evaluating economic impact of terms and term options. - Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation. - Oversee Service Level Agreement Compliance. - Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal. - Ensure that safety is never compromised whilst fully complying with the Safety Policy at workplace. - Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times.
Requirements
Graduate degree with at least 10 years of direct experience with airline ground handling in airport / airline operations. OR Undergraduate degree with at least 12 years of direct experience with airline ground handling in airport / airline operations.
About the Company
Oman Air, the flagship company of the Sultanate of Oman’s Civil Aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993. Starting off as a regional player, Oman Air, as Oman’s national carrier has witnessed rapid growth in the last 14 years. Oman Air has played a major role in making Muscat a major traffic hub in the Middle East providing a fillip to commercial, industrial and tourism activities.
As a full-fledged commercial airline of Oman, Oman Air has striven to maintain high performance standards in all aspects of its operation. The Oman International Services was established in the year 1970 & later Oman Aviation Services was founded on 1981 to extend services to the other airlines in terms of cargo handling, ground handling etc.
The Oman Air fleet consists of most modern and fuel- efficient aircraft with aesthetically designed interiors. Ultra- modern in-flight service equipment is deployed onboard to improve safety and overall performance. Investment in new technology, planning and product innovation has propelled Oman Air to the forefront of the aviation industry.
Category Manager - Cosmetics
Carter Murray
Kuwait
The Role
Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement the category strategy and plans based on department/company initiatives, consumer and market trends * Lead, motivate and direct a team of buyers whilst delivering business results across all metrics * Contribute to the profitability of the category by increasing the volume of well performing products and improving speed of inventory turnover * Assist with the ordering, pricing and in store organisation of products * Maintain relationships with suppliers * Ensure the right selection, availability and acquisition of products * Negotiate pricing, delivery and payment terms with vendors * Ensure successful marketing of the product line through effective pricing and availability * Managing inventory to maximise the profitability of inventory flow through effective planning and forecasting * Working in partnership with retail and marketing teams to ensure effective marketing of products * Reviewing performance of the category and department financials * Frequent attendance at trade shows * Manage and lead the category department * Training and developing of team members SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Requirements
Skills & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent * Prior experience within a category management/ senior buying position * Experience of managing high performance procurement in preferably in the cosmetics industry. * Proven track record of managing stock * Experience using Oracle/Navision management inventory * Strong analytical skills and negotiation * Excellent communication skills * Knowledge of sourcing, buying, product development and stock management * Project management skills * Leadership skills
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.