Maria Pavel

• Managing visual merchandising standards and maintaining consistency across GCC markets in 45 boutiques.
• Running new product launches with global, cohesive approach focused on delivering recognizable branding and exceeding revenue targets.
• Overview of visual merchandising for new store openings and store collateral change-outs/promotions/store events/layout changes.
• Managing yearly budget and alternative solutions for local props production.
• Brand yearly calendar management for campaigns and additional Marketing events.
• Communication of visual merchandising information and standards via in-store training and regular meetings.
• Buying selection along with the buying team.
• Creating window concepts for local campaigns and photoshoots.

•Implementation of Visual Merchandising presentation In Store and Windows with a focus on current guidelines while maintaining the company image and host brand integrity.

•Coordination of +60 direct team members in 10 stores.

•Coaching and Training of Visual Merchandisers, Sales Executives and

Management on VM Directives and Trend Updates.

•Monitored Daily Sales, evaluation of innovative ideas and measurements with Back Office and Store teams.

•Talent management and secured succession planning for growth. •Supported other markets in MENA - Bahrain, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait on Styling & Visual Merchandising trainings, and openings

•Managed first H&M Flagship store in Bucharest

•Coordinated 8 direct team members

•Implement Visual Merchandising presentation In Store and Windows •Coaching and Training of Visual Merchandisers, Sales Executives and

Management on VM Directives and Trend Updates

•Supporting other stores in Romania on Styling, Visual Merchandising trainings and openings

• Window Dresser- responsible for Zara Windows in Bucharest– 10stores
• Implementing Window Schemes as per brand guidelines
• Coaching the Store teams on Styling and Trends updates
• Working closely with the Management team on monitoring windows contributions on total sales of the stores.

• Leading the Design and Production team.
• Responsible of creating collections,sketches and samples.
• Participating at the national and international Textile Fairs, Fashion Shows.
• Styling for photo sessions and campaigns.
• Visual Merchandising supervision.