Merchandising Specialist - FMCG

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Merchandising Specialist to enhance product presentation and drive sales across retail environments. The role blends in-store execution with strategic planning, operating within a hybrid framework.

The ideal candidate will design eye-catching displays, manage planograms, and collaborate with store management and sales teams to implement promotional plans while upholding brand standards in local markets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree or certification in Marketing or Merchandising is a plus.
• Proven experience in merchandising or visual display, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Strong understanding of retail environments and consumer behavior.
• Excellent visual presentation skills and creativity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective store interactions.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel to various retail sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement eye-catching product displays and store layouts to maximize sales potential.
• Ensure accurate product placement, stock rotation, and adherence to planograms.
• Monitor inventory levels on shelves and communicate replenishment needs to store personnel.
• Execute promotional campaigns and seasonal merchandising initiatives effectively.
• Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on in-store trends and competitor activities.
• Maintain brand consistency and visual standards across all assigned retail locations.

Skills

Merchandising

Visual display

Retail environments

Communication skills

Travel to retail sites

Education

High school diploma

Marketing/Merchandising degree or certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading company in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Merchandising Specialist to enhance product presentation and sales within retail environments in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role focuses on implementing effective visual merchandising strategies, ensuring products are attractively displayed, and optimizing shelf space to drive consumer purchasing decisions. You will work closely with store management and sales teams to execute promotional plans and maintain brand standards, contributing significantly to the sales performance of our client's products in the local market. This position offers a blend of in-store execution and strategic planning within a hybrid work framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement eye-catching product displays and store layouts to maximize sales potential.
• Ensure accurate product placement, stock rotation, and adherence to planograms.
• Monitor inventory levels on shelves and communicate replenishment needs to store personnel.
• Execute promotional campaigns and seasonal merchandising initiatives effectively.
• Provide feedback to the sales and marketing teams on in-store trends and competitor activities.
• Maintain brand consistency and visual standards across all assigned retail locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree or certification in Marketing or Merchandising is a plus.
• Proven experience in merchandising or visual display, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Strong understanding of retail environments and consumer behavior.
• Excellent visual presentation skills and creativity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective store interactions.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel to various retail sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining in-store responsibilities with office-based planning.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Training and development opportunities focused on visual merchandising techniques.
• Be part of a dynamic team contributing to brand success in Vereeniging .