Merchandising Manager

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Travel allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a strategic Merchandising Manager to oversee merchandising operations across retail channels. You will lead a team, drive brand presentation, and ensure product availability and visual appeal to boost sales and brand perception.

The role partners with sales and marketing to plan promotions, manages stock rotation, analyzes data, and implements planograms. A proven FMCG merchandising background and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising management.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, planograms, and visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic merchandising plans.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies and plans aligned with brand objectives and sales targets.
• Lead and manage a team of merchandisers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure consistent and compliant product placement, stock rotation, and shelf management across retail accounts in Benoni and surrounding areas.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to plan and execute in-store promotions, product launches, and seasonal displays.
• Monitor inventory levels at retail locations and communicate with the sales team to ensure adequate stock availability.
• Analyze sales data and merchandising effectiveness reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Merchandising

Leadership

Excel

Data analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Merchandising Manager to oversee their merchandising operations in Benoni . This role is crucial for ensuring optimal product presentation, availability, and visual appeal across all retail channels, directly impacting sales performance and brand perception. You will lead a team responsible for implementing merchandising plans, maintaining brand standards, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to execute promotions effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a merchandising professional to drive brand visibility and sales success in the competitive Gauteng market, working for a company committed to excellence in retail execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies and plans aligned with brand objectives and sales targets.
• Lead and manage a team of merchandisers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure consistent and compliant product placement, stock rotation, and shelf management across all retail accounts in Benoni and surrounding areas.
• Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to plan and execute in-store promotions, product launches, and seasonal displays.
• Monitor inventory levels at retail locations and communicate with the sales team to ensure adequate stock availability.
• Analyze sales data and merchandising effectiveness reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in merchandising management, preferably within the FMCG or retail industry.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, planograms, and visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic merchandising plans.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical for managing multiple retail locations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with retail data analysis tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in retail marketing and management.
• Travel allowance and reimbursement for work-related expenses.
• A collaborative and results-driven work environment within a well-established FMCG organization.