Remote Visual Merchandising Strategist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement with灵

Competitive remuneration package based

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, distributed remotely, seeks a Retail Merchandising Specialist to develop and execute visual merchandising strategies across channels. You will translate creative concepts into impactful displays, analyze sales data, and collaborate with marketing and product teams from a home office to drive brand-aligned, commercially successful retail experiences. This role emphasizes independence and remote teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Design, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in retail merchandising or visual display.
• Proven ability to create engaging, effective visual merchandising strategies.
• Strong grasp of retail sales principles and consumer psychology.
• Proficiency with design software and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies for physical and digital retail spaces.
• Create compelling product displays and store layouts to maximize sales and engagement.
• Analyze sales data and traffic patterns to optimize product placement.
• Collaborate with buying and marketing teams on launches and promotions.
• Ensure brand consistency and visual standards across merchandising efforts.
• Source and manage relationships with visual merchandising suppliers and vendors.
• Develop planograms and guidelines for the sales team.
• Stay updated on merchandising trends and industry best practices.
• Conduct remote assessments of merchandising effectiveness and provide recommendations.
• Prepare reports on merchandising performance with insights.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Brand alignment

Creative concept translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, or Business

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Merchandising planning tools

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, distributed remotely, seeks a Retail Merchandising Specialist to develop and execute visual merchandising strategies across channels. You will translate creative concepts into impactful displays, analyze sales data, and collaborate with marketing and product teams from a home office to drive brand-aligned, commercially successful retail experiences. This role emphasizes independence and remote teamwork.