National Merchandising Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Travel allowances

Generous paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, a leading FMCG recruiter, seeks a National Merchandising Manager to design and implement nationwide merchandising strategies that maximize product visibility and sales. The role requires strong leadership, retail analytics, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams, with hybrid on-site and remote coordination across the country.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in merchandising/visual display in FMCG, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to travel regularly.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Admin, Design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years merchandising, visual display, or retail management experience in FMCG.
• Proven ability to develop and implement merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and consumer behavior.
• Ability to travel regularly and work in a hybrid environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute national merchandising strategies and standards to maximize product appeal and sales.
• Create and manage planograms and visual merchandising guidelines for all product categories.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to align merchandising with campaigns and launches.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for in-store presentation.
• Manage relationships with retail partners to ensure compliance with standards.
• Train field merchandising teams and retail staff on techniques.
• Oversee budget for merchandising activities and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends in visual merchandising and retail display.
• Evaluate effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.

Conocimientos

Merchandising strategy

Leadership

Retail analytics

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Herramientas

Planogram tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading FMCG company, is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented National Merchandising Manager to join their team in Mahikeng, North West, ZA. This role is responsible for developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies that enhance product visibility, drive sales, and optimize in-store customer experiences across all retail channels nationally. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of retail environments, consumer psychology, and visual presentation principles. This hybrid position allows for strategic planning and remote coordination, balanced with essential on-site visits to retail locations and team meetings, ensuring a dynamic and effective approach to merchandising management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national merchandising strategies and standards to maximize product appeal and sales.
• Create and manage planograms and visual merchandising guidelines for all product categories.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to ensure alignment of merchandising efforts with promotional campaigns and product launches.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for improved in-store presentation and product placement.
• Manage relationships with retail partners to ensure compliance with merchandising standards.
• Train and guide field merchandising teams and retail staff on effective merchandising techniques.
• Oversee the budget for merchandising activities and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in visual merchandising and retail display.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies and make adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising, visual display, or retail management, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and consumer behavior.
• Excellent visual presentation skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in merchandising software and planogram tools.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel regularly and work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Knowledge of the North West retail market is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work with a leading brand in the FMCG industry.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Travel allowances and expenses covered.
• Generous paid time off.