Area Marketing & Merchandising Specialist

Smollan; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking a creative and analytical Retail Merchandising Specialist to join a fully remote team, supporting Durban-focused retail operations from a home office. You will develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that enhance product presentation, drive sales, and uphold brand aesthetics across platforms.

You will translate concepts into compelling displays, analyze sales data and traffic patterns, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams in a virtual setting to

Qualifications

• Experience developing visual merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior and trends.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into visual displays.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies for retail spaces, physical and digital.
• Create product displays and store layouts to maximize sales and engagement.
• Analyze sales data and customer traffic to optimize placement.
• Collaborate with buying and marketing to plan launches and campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency across all merchandising efforts.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Data analysis

Collaboration

Remote work

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking retail company, is actively seeking a creative and analytical Retail Merchandising Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role, while focused on supporting retail operations in Durban , will operate entirely from a remote location. You will be instrumental in developing and executing visual merchandising strategies that enhance product presentation, drive sales, and align with brand aesthetics across all platforms. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of consumer behavior, and the ability to translate creative concepts into impactful visual displays, all managed remotely. We are looking for a collaborative individual who can work effectively with marketing, sales, and product development teams in a virtual setting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a merchandising professional to contribute to a growing brand and shape the future of retail presentation from the comfort of their home office. Join us in creating visually stunning and commercially successful retail experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective visual merchandising strategies and plans for retail spaces, both physical and digital.
• Create compelling product displays and store layouts that maximize sales potential and enhance customer engagement.
• Analyze sales data and customer traffic patterns to optimize product placement and merchandising efforts.
• Collaborate with the buying and marketing teams to plan and execute product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency and visual standards are maintained across all merchandising efforts.
• Source and manage relationships with visual merchandising suppliers and vendors.