Valiram Hiring! Full Time Senior Visual Merchandiser (Bath - Body Works) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

About Valiram

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia’s leading luxury goods and 360 retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines. Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

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Valiram Brands:

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party)
• Watches (Swiss Watch, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega)

Position Summary

• To create window and interior displays in retail outlets, often in-line with company guidelines/ policy, with the primary aim of maximizing sales.
• Ensure that displays are changed regularly and themes can be dictated by a number of factors, including the seasons of the year, notable events in the calendar (such as Valentine's Day or Christmas), current fashion/ trends or promotional material.
• Uphold and maintain VM standards of the stores in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Be an ambassador for the represented brand and portray at all times a professional and customer-oriented image.
• Contribute to the profitability of the store with your merchandise handling, replenishment, and inventory control efforts.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Responsible to Create Interior Display and Window Displays in Retail Outlet

• Create a retail environment that represents the brand using innovative and unique approaches to obtain a customer friendly atmosphere; maintain and grow a visual personality for each store that is reflective of the community in which it is located.
• Implement the company's visual merchandising directives throughout the store; such directives may require some creativity in moulding them into being consistent with the particular store's goals and image.
• Work with the Retail Manager/ Marketing Manager/ AVP Visual Merchandising and/ or Director in determining specific visual needs, such as fixtures, image photos, and point of sale materials for the store.
• Maximising the space and layout of the store, installing and dismantling displays, using available space to the best advantage.
• Coordinate with Retail Manager to schedule appropriate time for floor set, shipping processes and receiving merchandise to make sure that merchandise is ready before being displayed for sale in the store.
• Help to train the store team about design concepts, visual display standards, and the proper maintenance of the overall visual display effort.
• Guide customers browsing through merchandise placement and store layout to result in an eventual sale.
• Ensure all stores have necessary VM elements for all products and also to look into inventory management and orders.
• Preparing for promotional events/ launches which could include contributing ideas for the whole set-up and dismantling displays at the end of promotional period.
• To work closely with supplier for materials, fixtures, props and/ or other items for the store/ promotions/ events.

Ensure Display are Changed Regularly

• Conduct floor set with floor plan and share store photos with brand principal if required.
• Help in designing and conceptualizing on all promotional materials such as invites, emailer and corporate identity to support Marketing and Merchandising team that compliance with brand VM guidelines.
• Follow up on all VM related paperwork such as raising POs and submission of invoices.
• To have an organized workspace with good filing system, soft and hard copy.

Key Requirements

• Minimum a Diploma/Degree in Visual Merchandising, Visual Communications or any discipline with relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail environment.
• Proficient in computer skills computer-aided design (CAD) packages, such as Illustrator or Adobe Creative Suite, to create visuals and plans.
• Self-reliant and self-motivated.
• Strong creative qualities and full of inspiration.
• Pleasant Personality.
• Possess effective communication skills and team spirit between Creative Services department, retail and other department’s staff and management.
• Build and maintain good rapport with staff and external customers.
• Fluent English and both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language is added advantage.