Virtual Merchandising Officer

Educational Attainment Requirement :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field

Professional Background :

• At least 3 years’ experience in visual merchandising, preferably in furniture or home décor sectors
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or operations management role
• Experience with lean manufacturing or production efficiency methods preferred

Competency Requirements: '

• Strong understanding of furniture design, materials, and non-furniture product categories
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and visual planning tools
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Planning, scheduling, and resource allocation skills
• Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards
• Ability to analyze sales data and customer behavior Excellent creativity and design sense
• Knowledge of current trends in retail visual merchandising Resource and logistics management
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Results-oriented
• Acts with integrity
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Bias towards action, ability to do multitasking and work under pressure
• Team Player
• Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices

Responsibilities

• Visual Merchandising Strategy & Implementation : Plans and executes visual merchandising concepts and displays that support the brand and improve customer experience.
• Product Presentation & Display Management : Manages product layout, display updates, and visual tools to keep items attractive, organized, and appealing.
• Quality Assurance & Control : Ensures products meet quality standards and addresses defects or issues through inspections and corrective actions.
• Materials & Inventory Management : Coordinates materials, controls costs, manages inventory, and minimizes waste to support efficient production.
• Training & Development : Trains staff on merchandising standards and stays updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination : Works with internal teams and suppliers to align merchandising activities with business and sales goals.
• Operational and Project Deployment Leadership : Oversees production and field operations to ensure efficient deployment and achievement of output targets.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) & Employee Well-being : Ensures safety compliance and promotes a safe working environment for employees.
• Performance Management : Supports performance management programs and tracks progress of design and innovation initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting : Monitors results, prepares reports, and recommends improvements based on performance data.
• Other Responsibilities : Performs other tasks as assigned by management.