Visual Merchandiser

Join the Team at ABYAT - Your Gateway to Retail Excellence!About usAre you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East? ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.Position: Visual Merchandiser Location: KuwaitType: Full-timeRole PurposeResponsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring visual merchandising changes across operational furniture and home retail stores, with a focus on a specific category.The role supports the commercial presentation of furniture, storage solutions, accessories, and related home furnishing ranges. This includes new range launches, product launches, seasonal refreshes, out-of-stock replacements, discontinued range changes, layout updates, and store execution follow-up.The position translates Head Office concepts into clear store-specific guidelines and layouts, ensuring that displays are commercially strong, visually consistent, space-efficient, customer-friendly, and aligned with brand standards.Key Responsibilities:Plan and coordinate visual merchandising updates for certain categories across multiple operational storesSupport the launch and presentation of products.Translate Head Office concepts into clear store-specific guidelines, layouts, visual action plans, and implementation instructionsCoordinate new range launches, product launches, seasonal refreshes, discontinued range changes, out-of-stock replacements, and layout changesWork closely with Business Units, Category, Layout Execution, Marketing, Store Operations, Inventory/Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure smooth implementationMonitor product availability, approved alternatives, and replacement items that may impact Bedroom and Wardrobe displaysConduct regular store visits and audits to ensure execution is aligned with approved layouts, commercial direction, and brand standardsIdentify visual inconsistencies, incorrect implementation, product placement issues, space management gaps, and layout deviationsRecommend corrective actions and follow up until implementation gaps are closedSupport compact space management, room-set presentation, range visibility, customer flow, and commercial product storytellingEnsure Bedroom and Wardrobe displays reflect current home furnishing trends, customer needs, lifestyle solutions, and strong product coordinationMaintain visual merchandising calendars, timelines, trackers, and follow-up reportsSupport in-store visual teams with guidelines, standards, feedback, and hands-on implementation support when requiredEnsure a high standard of visual quality, accuracy, communication, and follow-through across all storesQualifications/Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in visual merchandising within the furniture or home retail industryExperience in Bedroom, Wardrobe, Living/Dining, Bath, furniture, home furnishing, home décor, or related retail categories is highly preferredExperience in multi-store visual merchandising operations or handling multiple visual projectsStrong understanding of room-set presentation, store layout implementation, space management, visual standards, and commercial product presentationExperience with range changes, product launches, seasonal updates, out-of-stock replacements, and layout changesAbility to create visually appealing and commercially effective Bedroom and Wardrobe displays using furniture, textiles, lighting, accessories, and storage solutionsGood understanding of home furnishing styles, bedroom trends, wardrobe solutions, customer flow, and product coordinationProficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, floor planning, or visual mock-up toolsGood knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for planning, reporting, calendars, and follow-upStrong communication skills in English; Arabic is a plusWillingness to travel frequently to operational stores as requiredProactive, energetic, detail-oriented, and confident in managing fast-paced visual merchandising changesKey Skills:Furniture & Home Retail VMRoom-set PresentationStore Layout ExecutionRange Presentation & Product LaunchesSpace Management & Customer FlowCommercial Product PresentationStore Audits & Brand StandardsCross-functional CoordinationAutoCAD & SketchUpProject Tracking & Follow-upHome Furnishing Trends & Styling KnowledgeAttention to Detail & CommunicationApply now and take the next step in your career with ABYAT!