Visual Merchandiser - Smart Choice - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
“Smart Choice” LLC has an opening for a highly organized and dynamic individual to assume the position of Visual Merchandiser for its first Tommy Hilfiger store in Yerevan, Armenia. The company offers its employees a highly stimulating atmosphere, motivating challenges, and a young and dynamic environment.
If you can keep the store looking sharp and apply the company values to your everyday work, there will be endless opportunities for you to grow and succeed within the company.
If you have an eye for combining colours and styles and putting outfits together then this could be just the job for you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create window and in-store displays, take responsibility for ‘the look’ of the store with the aim of promoting goods in order to maximize sales;
- Update regularly the displays (seasons of the year, annual events such as Valentine's Day, Easter and Christmas, current fashions and trends, and sales and promotions);
- Conduct research based on lifestyle concepts and trends, as well as store and/or regional attributes;
- Maximize the space and layout of the store;
- Prepare promotional events, install and dismantle displays using available space to the best advantage;
- Dress mannequins and make use of creative lighting for window displays;
- Visit other stores in the area, work with in-store sales staff and help to develop their understanding of presentation;
- Implement the designs and plans, which may involve work such as lifting, carrying and climbing ladders;
- Create an inviting, visually appealing environment for the customer's shopping pleasure;
- Communicate with store managers how and what items are to be displayed;
- Use appropriate lighting for the best presentation possible;
- Maintain store appearance and visual merchandise standards;
- Embrace the Tommy Hilfiger culture, values, believes and lifestyle;
- Communicate the client’s needs and desires to the store management team;
- Decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales;
- Control stock levels based on forecasts for the season;
- Analyze every aspect of bestsellers (the bestselling price points, colors or styles), and ensure that bestsellers reach their full potential;
- Monitor slow sellers and take actions to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary;
- Gather information on customers’ reactions to products;
- Analyze previous season's sales and report on the current season's lines;
- Make financial presentations to senior managers;
- Manage, train and supervise junior staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education (ideally in business, marketing or related), or work experience in a related field is preferred;
- Previous retail experience and good physical condition;
- Creative, enthusiastic personality and natural finesse for color, balance and composition;
- Strong understanding of current market trends and innovative visual approaches are extremely helpful;
- Creativity and knowledge of colors, patterns and floor-sets;
- Strong customer service orientation and desire to succeed;
- Good understanding of PC-based systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet;
- Bilingual (Armenian and English/ Russian/ French, etc.);
- Team player;
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and scheduled statutory holidays;
- Excellent customer service skills and proactive in approaching customers;
- Strong organizational and communication skills;
- High sense of responsibility, punctuality and loyalty;
- Experience in 1C or other retail operational software is a plus;
- Excellent presentation and sales skills;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks;
- Ability to work under pressure.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Competitive salary and an exciting work environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please send your CV with photo to: arsen.hakhnazaryan@hec.ca . The company thanks all applicants for their interest, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.