Visual Merchandising Manager

Company Overview

Reliance Retail is India's largest, fastest growing and most profitable retailer, boasting a diversified omni-channel presence through integrated store concepts and digital platforms. We provide exceptional value, quality products, and an unparalleled shopping experience. Established in 2006, our mission is to revolutionize retail in India by enhancing financial income and job security for millions of Indians while serving a loyal customer base of more than 193 million across the country.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager, based in Mohali, to join our team at Reliance Retail. This is a full-time, mid-level position requiring 4 to 6 years of work experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating visually appealing displays that enhance the shopping experience and drive sales.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices. Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results. (Mandatory skill)
• Experienced at using Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or other visual design tools. (Mandatory skill)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration within the team. (Mandatory skill)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders. (Mandatory skill)
• Proven ability to develop innovative and creative solutions for merchandising strategies to drive customer engagement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure merchandising displays are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning visual merchandising strategies with marketing and retail objectives.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies to enhance the store's appearance and customer experience.
• Create visually appealing and commercially-driven displays that align with brand guidelines and seasonal trends.
• Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all displays.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to refine merchandising tactics and optimize product placement.
• Train and guide store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices to maintain consistency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to source materials and props for creating captivating visual displays.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies to ensure ROI and support sales growth objectives.