In-Store VM Specialist- Mafikeng

adidas; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sportswear brand in Johannesburg is seeking a Visual Merchandising Champion to contribute to store sales and provide customer service excellence. Responsibilities include training team members on visual merchandising standards, analyzing competitors, and ensuring a top-notch shopping experience for customers. Candidates should have a high school education, prefer 1 year of experience in visual merchandising, and have a strong interest in fashion and sports. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to personal expression.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in local language, both verbal and written.
• 1 year of visual merchandising experience preferred.
• Ability to follow directives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meeting store sales and profit targets.
• Cascade information from Market VM manager to store staff.
• Train co-workers on global visual merchandising standards.
• Keep updated on competitor analysis and fashion trends.
• Effectively execute brand customer service standards.

Skills

Interest in fashion & sports

Organized and detail-oriented

Good numeracy and literacy

Effective problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Education

High school education

Job description

Purpose & Impact On Organization

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:
• Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Cascade information given by Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.
• Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and Sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM.
• Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with SM.

In-store VM Training: Train co‑workers on

• Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers.
• “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration – Train the Trainer.
• Enhancing consumer journey.

VM Reporting

• Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager.
• Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager.
• Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager.

Equipment Control

• Returns and correctly store unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames.
• Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages.
• Is familiar with health and safety issues.

Customer Service and Operations Tasks (part time VM Champion)

• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations.
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values.
• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions.
• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand.
• Minimize loss in both the stockroom and the sales floor.
• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members.
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job.
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance.

Key Relationships

• Consumers
• Peers / Supervisor

Knowledge, Capabilities And Experience

• Interest in fashion & sports desirable.
• English-skills beneficial.
• Organized and detailed oriented.
• Is able to follow directives.
• Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated.
• Work as a team.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities.
• A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education.
• Fluent in local language – verbal and written.
• ARP level.
• 1 year of visual merchandising experience is preferred.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.