Remote Retail Merchandising Assistant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive part-time salary

Flexible remote working arrangement

Experience in retail merchandising

Exposure to digital marketing

Regular virtual check-ins

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Retail Merchandising Assistant to support the merchandising team from anywhere in South Africa. You will help develop visual merchandising plans, prepare product assets, and analyze performance data to inform merchandising decisions.

This part-time role offers flexible remote work, opportunities to gain hands-on experience in retail merchandising and e-commerce, exposure to digital marketing strategies, and regular virtual check-ins with a supportive remote team.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, merchandising, or visual display is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of visual aesthetics and design principles.
• Proficiency with image editing or content management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing visual merchandising strategies for online channels.
• Prepare product images, descriptions, and content for website listings and promos.
• Organize and maintain digital asset libraries for merchandising.
• Conduct online competitor analysis to identify best practices and trends.
• Support the team by analyzing sales data and campaign performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of merchandising plans.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising

Visual aesthetics

Remote collaboration

Tools

Image editing software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Remote Retail Merchandising Assistant to support their merchandising team from any location in South Africa . This role is integral to ensuring our product presentations online and across various platforms are appealing and effective in driving sales. You will assist in creating visual merchandising plans, preparing product assets, and analyzing performance data to inform merchandising decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring merchandiser or a creative individual looking to build their career in e-commerce and retail, working remotely and contributing to the brand's visual strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of visual merchandising strategies for online channels.
• Prepare product images, descriptions, and supporting content for website listings and promotional materials.
• Help organize and maintain digital asset libraries for merchandising purposes.
• Conduct online competitor analysis to identify best practices and emerging trends.
• Support the merchandising team in analyzing sales data and campaign performance to provide insights.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of merchandising plans.

Requirements

• Experience in retail, merchandising, visual display, or a related creative field is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of visual aesthetics and design principles.
• Proficiency with digital tools and software for image editing or content management is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive part-time salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Opportunities to gain experience in retail merchandising and e-commerce.
• Exposure to creative strategies and digital marketing.
• Supportive remote team environment with regular virtual check-ins.