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Job Title:Head - Visual Merchandising (Textile Division) Company:CMR Family Mall Location:Hyderabad, Telangana Department:Retail Operations Reporting To:CEOJob Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Visual Merchandising to lead and elevate the visual presentation of our textile division across all retail outlets. The ideal candidate will be a creative visionary with a strong understanding of textile merchandising, consumer behaviour, and brand aesthetics. This role is responsible for developing and implementing innovative visual merchandising strategies that enhance the customer experience, drive sales, and reinforce brand identity within our textile offerings (sarees, ethnic wear, readymade, fabrics, etc.). The Head of Visual Merchandising will lead a team of visual merchandisers and collaborate closely with marketing, retail operations, and buying teams to ensure consistent and impactful in-store presentations.Responsibilities: Strategy Development & Implementation: Develop and execute a comprehensive visual merchandising strategy for the textile division, aligned with overall brand objectives, marketing campaigns, and sales targets. Plan and oversee the layout, design, and presentation of merchandise, including window displays, in-store displays, mannequins, signage, and promotional areas. Stay abreast of the latest visual merchandising trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices, particularly within the textile retail sector. Adapt global or national visual merchandising strategies to suit local market nuances and store formats. Brand Enhancement: Ensure that all visual merchandising efforts consistently reflect and enhance the brand image and storytelling for the textile division. Work closely with the marketing team to integrate visual merchandising with marketing campaigns and promotional activities. Maintain a strong understanding of the brand's target audience and tailor visual presentations to resonate with their preferences. Driving Sales & Customer Experience: Develop visual merchandising strategies that optimize product visibility, highlight key items, and encourage customer engagement, ultimately driving sales and conversion rates. Analyze sales data and customer feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising initiatives and make necessary adjustments. Create a visually appealing and engaging in-store environment that enhances the overall customer shopping experience. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of visual merchandisers, fostering a creative and collaborative work environment. Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance appraisals. Organize training sessions and workshops to enhance the team's visual merchandising skills and knowledge of textile products. Manage team schedules and resource allocation effectively. Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate closely with the buying teams to understand product assortments, new arrivals, and key trends within the textile division. Partner with retail operations to ensure the smooth and efficient implementation of visual merchandising plans in all stores. Communicate effectively with store managers and staff to provide guidance and support on visual merchandising execution. Work with external vendors and suppliers for the procurement of visual merchandising materials and fixtures. Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual budget for visual merchandising activities within the textile division. Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources and track expenses. Negotiate with vendors to secure the best possible pricing for materials and services.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management. A Master's degree is a plus. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in visual merchandising, with a significant focus on thetextile or apparel retail industry . Strong understanding of textile products, including sarees, ethnic wear, western wear, and fabrics. Proficiency in visual merchandising software and tools.To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and portfolio showcasing their visual merchandising work to Rambabu@. Please mention "Head - Visual Merchandising in the subject line.