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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Category Merchandiser Animation - Sephora Middle East - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

The Animation Merchandiser sets the scene for the product and services at the point of sale so as to make the customer's purchase a pleasant experience.
Bearing in mind Sephora's overall strategy and the category strategy, he/she defines, enforces and makes changes to the brand's merchandising rules.

Responsibilities

- He/she defines the brand's merchandising guidelines and how consumer areas are organised in the shop space.
- He/she ensures that these guidelines are followed in the context of shop openings and after renovations.
- He/she suggests solutions in terms of furnishings in order to highlight the products and make them attractive.
- He/she coordinates with external service providers for the implementation of merchandising projects.
- He/she proposes a budget that is consistent with the brand's strategy and organised by categories.
- He/she is responsible for meeting the budget approved by Senior Management.
- He/she monitors the competition in terms of actions taken by other brands.
- He/she keeps up with new technology for merchandising tools.
- He/she ensures constant networking with the merchandisers in other areas and with the marketing and Europe concept teams.
• Has a collage degree, no MBA is needed
• Preferably male
• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus, French would be great not required
• Has good knowledge on how to use excel and power point and to write proper emails
• Good negotiation skills and communication skills as this person will be in touch with all markets/teams for animation.
• Prior experience minimum 1 year up to 2 /3yrs in the beauty field and/or experience of merchandising/animation
*( travel to KSA and/or OGCC at least once a month)

Send CV at: 
careers@sephora.ae