Visual Merchandising Trainee; Emiratisation

What You'll Be Doing

The Visual Merchandising Trainee supports the execution of visual merchandising strategies across retail locations, ensuring consistent brand presentation and high-quality in-store experiences. This role contributes to seasonal campaigns, product launches and store initiatives while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive sales and enhance customer engagement.

• Support the execution of visual merchandising strategies across retail stores, ensuring consistent brand presentation and high-quality in-store experience
• Execute window displays, in‑store animations, and promotional setups in line with global and regional marketing calendars
• Maintain visual merchandising standards across all stores as per brand guidelines
• Build strong relationships with store teams, including consultants and frontline staff, to ensure effective implementation and upkeep of displays
• Guide and support store teams on VM best practices and display maintenance
• Assist in preparing and sharing weekly reports with the VM Manager and regional teams, including store visit feedback, photographs, insights and basic sales analysis
• Work closely with the VM Manager to support the development and execution of visual materials
• Coordinate with logistics teams for the dispatch and installation of merchandising elements and POS materials
• Liaise with store managers to understand stock availability and assess the impact of merchandising on sales performance
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure adherence to brand standards and identify areas of improvement
• Monitor competitor activities and stay updated on market trends and best practices
• Support visual merchandising execution for new product launches, campaigns and store openings
• Ensure proper installation and follow‑up of merchandising guidelines across all stores
• Maintain minimum merchandising standards for all launches and ongoing displays

• Basic understanding of visual merchandising principles and retail operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data
• Good organizational and time‑management skills
• Creative thinking with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced retail environment

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.

Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent as part of our vision for a thriving workforce. We welcome applications from Emirati candidates who are eager to grow, innovate and contribute to the success of our organization. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion or ability.