Merchandising Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture in Vereeniging

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager to oversee visual presentation and planogram strategies for FMCG brands across Gauteng. You will lead a field merchandising team, shape in-store displays, and drive sales through compelling retail layouts.

Collaborating with sales and marketing, you will align promotions with shelf execution, monitor trends, train staff, and ensure consistent standards across multiple retailers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in merchandising or visual display in FMCG.
• Proven experience in developing planograms and managing field merchandising teams.
• Strong understanding of retail environments and consumer purchasing behavior.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies and visual display standards for all FMCG products.
• Create and manage detailed planograms to optimise shelf space and product visibility in retail environments.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of field merchandisers, ensuring consistent execution of merchandising plans.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align merchandising efforts with promotional activities and product launches.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and market trends to identify best practices and opportunities for innovation.
• Analyze sales data and store feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising initiatives and recommend improvements.

Conocimientos

Planogram creation

Team leadership

Visual merchandising

Retail analytics

FMCG sector knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or related field

Herramientas

Planogram software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and creative Merchandising Manager to oversee the visual presentation and product placement strategies for their FMCG brands across the Gauteng region, based in Vereeniging . This role is vital in ensuring our products stand out on shelves, attract consumer attention, and drive sales through effective visual merchandising techniques. You will lead a team of merchandisers, develop planograms, and collaborate closely with sales and marketing to implement seasonal campaigns and promotions. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the in-store experience for consumers and contribute to the commercial success of leading FMCG products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies and visual display standards for all FMCG products.
• Create and manage detailed planograms to optimise shelf space and product visibility in retail environments.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of field merchandisers, ensuring consistent execution of merchandising plans.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align merchandising efforts with promotional activities and product launches.
• Monitor competitor merchandising strategies and market trends to identify best practices and opportunities for innovation.
• Analyze sales data and store feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising initiatives and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in merchandising or visual display, with a significant focus on the FMCG sector .
• Proven experience in developing planograms and managing field merchandising teams.
• Strong understanding of retail environments and consumer purchasing behavior.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in design software for planogram creation is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in retail marketing.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on retail excellence in Vereeniging and beyond.