Retail Merchandising Assistant

Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy retailer in South Africa is seeking a Retail Merchandising Assistant to provide administrative and merchandising support. The role involves assisting with website image loading, managing product information, tracking billings, and ensuring smooth merchandising processes. Candidates must have a Matric Certificate and strong communication skills, along with attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team. Join us to create memorable experiences for customers of all ages.

Qualifications

• Essential matric certificate for application.
• Strong command of the English language required.
• Willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with website image loading and maintenance.
• Support billing tracking and follow-up.
• Maintain billing register accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Job description

Welcome to the Toys R Us world of awwwesome, where we want your little ones imaginations to run free! Commonly referred to as the “World’s Greatest Toy Stores”, Toys R Us SA currently boasts 50+ physical stores, two of which are located in Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, as well as an ALL NEW AWWWESOME online store.

The key focus of the group is to ensure that customers, young and old, from children to grandparents, are offered an amazing range and experience, complimented by great value! Are you a dynamic and passionate individual who will ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and excellent store performance? Then we are looking for a Retail Merchandising Assistant who would like you to join our team!!

Role Purpose

The Merch Assistant will provide administrative and merchandising support to the TRU Merchandising team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with website image loading and ongoing product maintenance on the Product Information Management (PIM) system for four Toy Portfolios.
• Support the loading, tracking, and follow-up of issued billings.
• Maintain and update the billing register accurately and timeously.
• Assist with checking and verifying marketing campaign reverts.
• Perform general administrative and ad-hoc duties as required by the Merchandising team.
• Provide day-to-day support to ensure merchandising processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Matric Certificate (essential).
• Computer literate with a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong command of the English language, with good written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage multiple tasks effectively.