Retail Merchandising Coordinator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 340 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid role

Contract extension potential

Retail exposure

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a creative Retail Merchandising Coordinator for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends in-office strategic planning with on-site execution across multiple store locations, ensuring compelling product presentations and brand integrity.

You will analyze sales data, collaborate with marketing and store teams, and travel to different branches to oversee setups. A design-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising or related field.
• Ability to translate brand guidelines into store displays.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement visual merchandising plans for store displays.
• Analyze merchandising results and adjust plans.
• Coordinate installation of new displays across stores.
• Train staff on visual merchandising standards.
• Maintain brand consistency across locations.

Connaissances

Visual merchandising

Retail display

Spatial reasoning

Design aesthetics

Data interpretation

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Design

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding retail chain, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Retail Merchandising Coordinator to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our client's products are presented in the most appealing and effective way across all store locations. You will be responsible for implementing visual merchandising strategies that drive sales and enhance brand image. This position requires a blend of creativity, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills. You will work closely with the marketing and sales departments to translate brand vision into compelling in-store experiences. The role involves occasional travel to different store branches to oversee setups and ensure brand consistency. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of in-office strategic planning and on-site execution, requiring adaptability and excellent time management. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for design, a passion for retail trends, and the ability to execute plans efficiently. Your work will directly influence customer perception and purchasing decisions, making it a high-impact role within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising plans and strategies for store displays.
• Create and maintain attractive product presentations that align with brand guidelines.
• Coordinate the installation of new visual merchandising elements in stores.
• Analyze sales data to assess the effectiveness of merchandising efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with store managers and staff to ensure proper execution of merchandising standards.
• Source and manage display materials and props.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest retail and visual merchandising trends.
• Prepare reports on merchandising activities and outcomes.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising techniques and standards.
• Ensure consistency of brand presentation across all retail locations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in visual merchandising, retail display, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of retail principles and consumer behavior.
• Excellent spatial reasoning and design aesthetic.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Ability to interpret sales data and translate it into visual strategies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to different store locations.
• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• This contractor position offers a competitive remuneration package with the potential for contract extension based on performance.
• You will gain invaluable experience working with a prominent retail brand and contributing to its visual identity.
• Our client provides a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
• You will have the opportunity to shape the in-store experience for customers and directly impact sales performance.
• The hybrid nature of the role offers a balance between structured office work and practical, on-site implementation.
• This role is ideal for individuals seeking project-based work with a leading company in the retail sector, offering significant exposure to merchandising strategies and execution.