Merchandising Specialist - FMCG

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Health coverage

Training program

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Merchandising Specialist to enhance in-store presentation and drive sales for FMCG brands. The role focuses on planograms, POS displays, stock checks, and field-based execution across Mahikeng and surrounding outlets.

You will travel regularly within the North West region, build strong relationships with store staff, and report merchandising performance to sales teams. A keen eye for aesthetics and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in merchandising or retail operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain product displays and planograms in retail stores according to company guidelines.
• Ensure optimal product placement, shelf availability, and stock rotation to maximize sales potential.
• Set up and maintain POS materials, promotional displays, and signage.
• Monitor inventory levels on shelves and communicate needs to store management or relevant personnel.
• Ensure products are presented in an attractive and appealing manner to drive consumer interest.
• Report on merchandising effectiveness, competitor activities, and any issues or opportunities identified at the retail level.
• Build positive relationships with store managers and staff to facilitate effective merchandising execution.
• Conduct regular store visits to check compliance with merchandising standards and execute planned initiatives.
• Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on in-store conditions and consumer response to merchandising.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations within the retail environment during merchandising activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual merchandising

Retail operations

Time management

Driver's license

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is looking for a detail-oriented and visually astute Merchandising Specialist to enhance product presentation and sales performance in retail environments. This role is crucial for ensuring that our client’s products are displayed effectively, attractively, and in line with brand standards and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for implementing planograms, setting up point-of-sale displays, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring product availability on shelves. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, understands retail dynamics, and possesses strong organizational skills. This position, based in the Mahikeng, North West region, requires regular travel to various retail outlets within the assigned territory. If you are passionate about visual merchandising and want to contribute to the success of leading FMCG brands, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain product displays and planograms in retail stores according to company guidelines.
• Ensure optimal product placement, shelf availability, and stock rotation to maximize sales potential.
• Set up and maintain point-of-sale (POS) materials, promotional displays, and signage.
• Monitor inventory levels on shelves and communicate needs to store management or relevant personnel.
• Ensure products are presented in an attractive and appealing manner to drive consumer interest.
• Report on merchandising effectiveness, competitor activities, and any issues or opportunities identified at the retail level.
• Build positive relationships with store managers and staff to facilitate effective merchandising execution.
• Conduct regular store visits to check compliance with merchandising standards and execute planned initiatives.
• Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on in-store conditions and consumer response to merchandising.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations within the retail environment during merchandising activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in merchandising or retail operations is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in merchandising, visual display, or a related role, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Strong understanding of retail store operations and visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with store staff.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to cover assigned territory.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Mahikeng, North West region.
• This is a field-based role requiring consistent on-site presence in retail locations and is not remote.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage or monthly salary, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentives for meeting merchandising objectives.
• Travel allowance for business-related trips.
• Potential for basic health coverage or contributions.
• Opportunities for training in visual merchandising and retail display techniques.
• Exposure to a variety of popular FMCG products.
• A role that allows for independence and active contribution to brand presence.
• Career development opportunities within the sales and marketing support functions.