Remote Visual Merchandising Specialist

Smollan; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan is seeking a creative and analytical Retail Merchandising Specialist to join a fully remote team, supporting Durban-focused retail operations from a home office. You will develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that enhance product presentation, drive sales, and uphold brand aesthetics across platforms.

You will translate concepts into compelling displays, analyze sales data and traffic patterns, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams in a virtual setting to

Qualifications

• Experience developing visual merchandising strategies.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior and trends.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into visual displays.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies for retail spaces, physical and digital.
• Create product displays and store layouts to maximize sales and engagement.
• Analyze sales data and customer traffic to optimize placement.
• Collaborate with buying and marketing to plan launches and campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency across all merchandising efforts.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Data analysis

Collaboration

Remote work

Job description

Smollan is seeking a creative and analytical Retail Merchandising Specialist to join a fully remote team, supporting Durban-focused retail operations from a home office. You will develop and execute visual merchandising strategies that enhance product presentation, drive sales, and uphold brand aesthetics across platforms.

You will translate concepts into compelling displays, analyze sales data and traffic patterns, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams in a virtual setting to