Merchandising Assistant

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Training in visual merchandising

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support the visual merchandising team in Polokwane, Limpopo. This entry-level role focuses on creating attractive product displays and maintaining store aesthetics in line with brand guidelines.

You will assist with new displays, manage stock for visual props, and help keep the sales floor tidy and engaging. Ideal for someone with a passion for fashion and a desire to learn visual presentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Passion for fashion and visual display.
• Ability to follow merchandising guidelines.
• Good organizational and time management.
• Willingness to lift and move merchandise.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Flexible hours in Polokwane.

Responsibilities

• Assist Visual Merchandiser in setting up and maintaining attractive product displays and window arrangements.
• Ensure fixtures and props are in place and in good condition.
• Help maintain stock integrity and assist with inventory counts for visual merchandising items.
• Support implementation of seasonal and promotional merchandising plans.
• Keep sales floor clean, organized, and visually appealing at all times.
• Replenish merchandise on the shop floor according to merchandising guidelines.
• Communicate stock or display issues to Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager.
• Assist in transporting and setting up visual merchandising elements across store areas.
• Keep abreast of fashion and visual merchandising trends.
• Provide general support to the retail team as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Fashion interest

Teamwork

Time management

Physical tasks

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a vibrant fashion retailer, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Merchandising Assistant to support their visual merchandising team in Polokwane, Limpopo . This entry-level position is perfect for an individual with a passion for retail, a creative eye, and a desire to learn about visual presentation and store aesthetics. You will work closely with the Visual Merchandiser to ensure that store displays are attractive, engaging, and aligned with brand guidelines. Responsibilities include assisting with the setup of new displays, maintaining stock levels for visual props, and ensuring the overall tidiness and appeal of the sales floor. This role provides a fantastic foundation for a career in visual merchandising within the exciting retail sector. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to the visual success of our stores in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Visual Merchandiser in setting up and maintaining attractive product displays and window arrangements.
• Ensure that all merchandising fixtures and props are in place and in good condition.
• Help maintain stock integrity and assist with inventory counts for visual merchandising items.
• Support the implementation of seasonal and promotional merchandising plans.
• Ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and visually appealing at all times.
• Replenish merchandise on the shop floor according to visual merchandising guidelines.
• Communicate any stock or visual display issues to the Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager.
• Assist in transporting and setting up visual merchandising elements across different store areas.
• Keep abreast of current fashion and visual merchandising trends.
• Provide general support to the retail team as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail environment is advantageous, but not essential.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics.
• Passion for fashion, visual display, and retail environments.
• Ability to follow instructions and visual merchandising guidelines accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving merchandise.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required in Polokwane .
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Starting annual salary of .
• Extensive training in visual merchandising techniques.
• Generous employee discount on all merchandise.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic retail setting.
• Supportive team environment in Polokwane .
• Potential for career growth within the company.
• Work in a stimulating and visually engaging retail space.