Retail Merchandiser - FMCG

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Mileage reimbursement

Training program

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a dedicated Retail Merchandiser to optimize product presentation and sales in local stores. You will ensure shelves are well stocked, planograms followed, and displays visually appealing to shoppers.

This role requires hands-on organization, reliable transport for frequent store visits, and the ability to work independently within an FMCG environment. Training and a supportive team are provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising, sales, or FMCG.
• Strong visual merchandising knowledge and retail best practices.
• Ability to interpret planograms and directives accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for frequent store visits.
• Physical ability to lift/move/arrange products.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-store merchandising plans according to company guidelines and brand standards.
• Ensure optimal shelf placement, product facings, and adherence to planograms.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to store management and distribution centers.
• Implement promotional displays and point-of-sale materials effectively.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess product presentation, identify opportunities, and report findings.
• Build positive working relationships with store personnel to facilitate merchandising efforts.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Visual merchandising

Planograms

Organization

Driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser to optimize product presentation and sales within retail environments in Port Elizabeth . This role is vital for ensuring our products are prominently displayed, well-stocked, and visually appealing to shoppers. You will be responsible for implementing merchandising strategies that enhance product visibility and drive sales performance at the point of purchase. If you have a keen eye for retail aesthetics and a passion for consumer goods, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute in-store merchandising plans according to company guidelines and brand standards.
• Ensure optimal shelf placement, product facings, and adherence to planograms.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to store management and distribution centers.
• Implement promotional displays and point-of-sale materials effectively.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess product presentation, identify opportunities, and report findings.
• Build positive working relationships with store personnel to facilitate merchandising efforts.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail merchandising, sales, or a related field, ideally within FMCG .
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and retail best practices.
• Ability to interpret planograms and merchandising directives accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for frequent store visits in Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and arrange products as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of popular FMCG products.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between retail locations.
• Comprehensive training on product placement and merchandising techniques.
• A supportive role within a well-established company in the consumer goods sector.