Retail Merchandising Coordinator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary package

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Retail Merchandising Coordinator to support operations in the Polokwane area. You will ensure attractive product presentation, collaborate with store managers and marketing teams, and help maintain brand consistency across retail locations.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on designing effective displays, assessing visuals for impact, and contributing to the brand's aesthetic and commercial success in the Polokwane region.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail visual merchandising experience.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent spatial awareness and aesthetics.
• Proficiency with design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards and guidelines across all designated retail stores.
• Plan and execute product displays, window arrangements, and in-store promotions.
• Collaborate with store managers to ensure effective use of space and optimal product placement.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to inventory management to ensure product availability for displays.
• Create visual merchandising reports and provide feedback on display effectiveness and customer response.
• Stay updated on visual merchandising trends and competitor activities to propose innovative display solutions.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Branding

Layout design

Communication

Project management

Spatial awareness

Design software

Tools

Design software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Retail Merchandising Coordinator to join their team, supporting operations in the Polokwane area. This role is responsible for ensuring that products are displayed attractively and effectively across retail locations to maximize sales and brand appeal. You will work closely with store managers and marketing teams to implement visual merchandising strategies, maintain brand consistency, and ensure optimal product presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a flair for design and a passion for retail to contribute to the aesthetic and commercial success of the brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards and guidelines across all designated retail stores.
• Plan and execute product displays, window arrangements, and in-store promotions.
• Collaborate with store managers to ensure effective use of space and optimal product placement.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to the inventory management team to ensure product availability for displays.
• Create visual merchandising reports and provide feedback on display effectiveness and customer response.
• Stay updated on visual merchandising trends and competitor activities to propose innovative display solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience (2+ years) in retail visual merchandising or a related role.
• Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Excellent spatial awareness and a good eye for aesthetics, color, and design.
• Proficiency in using design software is a plus, but not essential.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with store staff and management.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in visual merchandising and retail design.
• Be part of a creative team shaping the visual identity of the brand in Polokwane .