Online Merchandiser | Retail | Marks & Spencer | UAE

Job Requisition ID: 163983

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:

The job holder is responsible for merchandising and trading across the M&S Ecommerce platforms and 3rd Parties to drive trade and experience across Clothing, Home, Beauty & Food. The job holder will also be accountable for delivering market leading customer experience and support the Senior Online Merchandiser in developing and executing M&S standards.

What you will do: -

Description of Accountability:

• Monitor web analytics as per principal guidelines.
• Incorporate Best Practices online to ensure online to offline flow.
• Manages Online Merchandising – Category Listing
• Prepare reports and analyse conversion numbers.
• Manage promotion execution on the platform.
• Building strong relationship with internal and external teams, especially the Buying and other brand teams
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis
• Website audits for ensuring the website is up to date with the latest products and promotions.
  
  

Required Skills to be successful:-

• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Good working knowledge / experienced user of an eCommerce content management system
• Passion and product knowledge and love of M&S brand and heritage
• A Confident Team Player
• Able to handle Complexity
• Attention to Detail
• Product Confident
• Good Communicator
• Optimistic Attitude
  
  

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters Preferred)
• 3-4 years’ experience in fashion in Range/category or previous company experience at the same level
• Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Highly operational, with an understanding of retail processes
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Collaboration
• Managing Complexity
• Influencing Others
• Taking Initiative
• Drive for Results
  
  

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