Assistant Retail Merchandiser

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Travel allowance

Hybrid work model

Exposure to visual strategy in fashion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Retail Merchandiser for George, Western Cape. The role blends on-site store visits with remote planning to optimize product displays and brand alignment.

You will partner with the visual merchandising team to execute planograms, audits, and reporting, keeping displays fresh, stocked, and engaging for customers. A strong eye for design and communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or visual merchandising is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and good aesthetics.
• Understanding of retail display principles.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Ability to travel to George locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of visual merchandising strategies across designated retail locations in George, Western Cape.
• Execute product placement and displays according to planograms and brand standards.
• Support the visual merchandising team with store audits and reporting on display effectiveness.
• Maintain the visual integrity of store displays, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and appealing.
• Prepare display materials and props as needed for visual presentations.
• Track inventory of visual merchandising assets and report any damages or shortages.
• Collaborate with store staff to ensure timely execution of merchandising directives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new visual merchandising concepts.
• Assist in creating reports on merchandising performance and feedback.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail knowledge

MS Office

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent player in the fashion retail industry, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Retail Merchandiser to join their team in George, Western Cape . This role is pivotal in ensuring that our client's stores are visually appealing and that products are displayed in a way that maximizes sales potential. You will work closely with the visual merchandising team to execute store layouts and product placements according to brand guidelines. This hybrid role offers a unique blend of on-site store visits in and around George and remote planning and reporting, providing flexibility while maintaining essential hands-on involvement. It's an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in retail visual display and merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of visual merchandising strategies across designated retail locations in George, Western Cape .
• Execute product placement and displays according to planograms and brand standards.
• Support the visual merchandising team with store audits and reporting on display effectiveness.
• Maintain the visual integrity of store displays, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and appealing.
• Prepare display materials and props as needed for visual presentations.
• Track inventory of visual merchandising assets and report any damages or shortages.
• Collaborate with store staff to ensure timely execution of merchandising directives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new visual merchandising concepts.
• Assist in creating reports on merchandising performance and feedback.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail, visual merchandising, or a related field is advantageous.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics and design.
• Understanding of retail display principles and visual presentation techniques.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy, including MS Office Suite, for reporting and communication.
• Willingness to travel to various store locations within the George region as required for on-site merchandising.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A creative mindset and a passion for fashion and retail trends.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model.
• Gain valuable experience in visual merchandising and retail operations.
• Exposure to a dynamic and creative retail environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to the visual strategy of a well-known brand.
• Travel allowance for store visits.
• Staff discount on products.