Merchandiser

Position: Merchandiser

Location: Cape Town

Reporting To: Department  Supervisor

Purpose:

The purpose of this job is to ensure that stock is priced, packed and displayed in a professional manner, readily available and of good quality for customer purchase in such a manner that it results in a pleasant shopping experience for the customer in order to have customers return to the store increasing sales and profit margins. This includes ensuring that fixed displays are planned and installed to show goods for maximizing internal advertising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that stock is neatly packed and displayed in a professional manner, including accessibility to customers by categorising stock more effectively
• Ensure that corresponding transfer number matches page transfer number with details included i.e. (correct branch transfer from and to & dated)
• Ensure that all items are correctly priced and corresponds with shelf talker
• Ensure that all shelf talkers are clean and placed far left of the product
• Apply the “Block System” when merchandising stock
• Ensure that the shop floor and aisles are clean and clear of goods and is accessible for customers
• Remove all hazards and products from under shelves
• Develop overall promotional and display plans for approval
• Obtain props and other accessories and build displays
• Apply store procedure which is all of the above at all times
• Participate in perpetual stocktakes
• Ensure housekeeping of work area
• Perform any work-related tasks as delegated by superior

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or 3x Completed Intercept courses equating to total of 120 credits
• Candidates with no Matric but completed and Retail Operations leadership and or NQF 3 Stock Management course at minimum 54 credits will be considered for position.
• 1 Year minimum experience in a similar role or entry level stock exposure
• Basic product range knowledge
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)
• Numerically skilled
• Basic Computer skills
• Creative skills