Visual Merchandiser

Listed Group in the retail industry requires a visual merchandiser for one of their large national Brands. This position will commence on a fixed-term contract and will become permanent on successful completion of the contract. The ideal candidate is someone with flair for design and an understanding of the latest fashion trends in home finishings/improvement to best showcase the extensive product range. The advertised salary is a Cost to Company amount. The successful candidate will report to the Merchandise Director and will be required to:

• Read and understand the floor plan/layout
• Have experience in interior design / interior decorating/ lifestyle design
• Have a design software background
• Have a relevant educational background
• The candidate must be willing and able to travel nationally; therefore, a valid driving license is a MUST to have
• Work 2 Saturdays in a month and public holidays (the company will be closed on Christmas day, Good Friday & Easter Monday) - however, the hours that she/he will be required to work each week may change from time to time according to the needs of the business

Main Duties New stores, Revamps and Relocations

• Creating merchandising solutions for stores together with the design team.
• Working with the design team on designing new stores, revamping existing stores' layout, and relocations.
• Work closely with shopfitters on existing stores, new stores, revamps, and relocations to improve the customer shopping experience.
• Monitor store development costs against budget.
• Liaise with the properties department and compile a store development forecast to plan upcoming relocations, revamps, and new stores.
• Liaise with various departments within the business to ensure the implementation and planning of the new stores and relocations.
• Place orders for marketing material for new stores, revamps, and relocations.
• Oversee work onsite for new stores and revamps. Project manage and oversee work onsite.
• Work closely with regional leaders regarding new stores and revamps.
• Must be able to track store performance post-revamp (Return On Investment).
• Communicate with different suppliers on display installation.
• Arrange store development meetings regularly to ensure all departments are in alignment.
• Create and update merchandising manual.
• Train staff on how to merchandise, promo execution, and create floor displays in a store.
• Conduct regular store visits and assist with improving the layout of stores.
• Help staff with any new marketing or installation of any Point-of-sale items.
• Create guidelines to assist staff with promos and displays.

Skills required

• Matric/ Grade 12 - non-negotiable
• BA degree or equivalent interior design qualification.
• Experience in Visual Merchandising, Project Management, and in the Store Development field
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be diligent and disciplined.
• Work under pressure.
• Work independently.
• Multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Passionate about Retail.
• Understand the company's customer base.
• Coordinate the Design and Shop-fitting Teams.
• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a VM Role within a similar company or the greater retail.
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills.
• Be hands-on.
• Be able to read store plans.
• Be proficient in CAD or other design programs, Excel, PowerPoint.

The candidate will report directly to the Brand MD and Merchandising Director and must be able to work with minimum supervision. The recruitment process will include credit and criminal checking, reference checking, and psychometric assessment. If you don't hear from us within 4 weeks of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. By sending your CV along with other additional documents, you give consent to the agency to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity, as well as for future opportunities. Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information, as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013, will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing. Desired Skills

• Retail
• Floor layout
• Visual Merchandising
• Design software
• Store visiting
• New store opening
• Extensive traveling to stores
• Home improvement

Desired Work Experience

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

Employer & Job Benefits

• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• 13th cheque
• Profit share

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