HEAD OF VISUAL MERCHANDISING- Retail (Luxury Interior Decor)

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HEAD OF VISUAL MERCHANDISING Belville Cape Town Salary R64 000 P\/M Neg DOE, CTC, plus a travel allowance, petrol card, company benefits, etc Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the national Visual Merchandising strategy aligned with brand and business objectives. Lead and inspire the Visual Merchandising team, driving creativity, innovation and high performance. Create and execute seasonal campaigns, window displays and in-store merchandising concepts across all showrooms. Ensure consistent brand presentation and visual standards across the retail network. Partner with Buying, Planning, Marketing, Retail Operations and Store Design teams to deliver impactful customer experiences. Analyse sales and customer insights to optimise product placement and merchandising effectiveness. Manage Visual Merchandising budgets, projects, suppliers and national roll-outs. Conduct store visits and audits to maintain standards and support retail teams. Minimum Requirements National Senior Certificate. Relevant diploma or degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Retail Design, Retail Management or a related field. Minimum 5-8 years' visual merchandising experience within a multi-store retail environment. At least 5 years' experience leading and developing visual merchandising teams. Experience developing and implementing national merchandising strategies and seasonal campaigns. Premium retail brand experience is essential. Experience within the décor, homeware, furniture or lifestyle industry will be advantageous. Strong commercial, project management and stakeholder management skills. Passion for décor, design and emerging retail trends. Key Competencies Strategic and creative thinking Strong commercial acumen Leadership and people development Excellent communication and presentation skills Customer-focused mindset Strong planning, organisation and project management skills Innovation and continuous improvement Ability to balance creativity with commercial performance   If you’re passionate about luxury interiors, thrive in consultative sales, and enjoy working with premium design-led products, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY! Now Lumina Personnel Ref: Head of Visual Merchandiser, CPT