Regional Visual Merchandiser (based in WC or FS)

SUMMARY:

A well-established retail clothing company is seeking a Regional Visual Merchandiser for a permanent role based in either Western Cape or Free State.

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with tertiary qualification in fashion, retail, market or related
• 5+ years’ experience in clothing retail visual merchandising
• Proven experience managing multiple stores or region
• Valid drivers; willing and able to travel across multiple regions– Western Cape, KZN, Free State and Gauteng

• Create visually impactful merchandise displays that elevate product appeal and support sales performance.
• Ensure store layouts and focal points align with category performance, customer behaviour, and seasonal direction.
• Work collaboratively with store teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality presentation standard across all stores, and across the business.
• Adhere to timelines and directives from Head Office for display rollouts, marketing campaigns, and promotional changes.
• Fixtures, layouts & store flow – design store plans; creative use of lighting; identify and maintain product locations; maintain fixture inventories
• Housekeeping – ensure merchandising fixtures are in good condition and maintain correct use thereof
• Product merchandising – maintain / update merchandising manual; implement strategies; create engaging focal displays; support stores for promotions & product launches; oversee stock presentation; assist with stock inventory checks
• Marketing materials & signage – ensure timely rollout of marketing materials; maintain signage accuracy; propose creative promotional ideas
• Attend meetings with buying & marketing depts
• Conduct store visits, compile visit reports and provide merchandising guidance
• Train / develop store tams / high potential staff
• Gather customer insights and understand warehouse dispatch processes