Retail Merchandising Coordinator - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Hands-on experience in visual Merchand

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Retail Merchandising Coordinator for their Sandton store in Gauteng. You will implement merchandising plans, maintain brand standards, and ensure optimal product presentation to attract customers and drive sales.

You will work with store management and visual teams to manage displays, price accuracy, stock replenishment, and stay ahead of retail trends in a dynamic Sandton retail environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail merchandising or visual display.
• Strong aesthetic sense with creativity.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to interpret and execute visual guidelines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and public holidays in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Implement visual merchandising plans and directives according to company guidelines and brand standards.
• Ensure all products are accurately priced, ticketed, and displayed to maximize appeal and sales.
• Maintain store presentation standards, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and visual appeal of displays.
• Assist in the setup of new product launches, promotions, and seasonal displays.
• Collaborate with store staff to ensure understanding and execution of merchandising strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock replenishment for display purposes.
• Provide feedback on display effectiveness and suggest improvements to enhance visual impact.
• Ensure all fixtures, signage, and display materials are in good condition and properly utilized.
• Stay updated on current retail merchandising trends and best practices.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and compliant store environment.
• Assist with store layout changes and planograms as needed for the Sandton location.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Product presentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Communication skills

Retail operations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and creative Retail Merchandising Coordinator for their prominent store in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is essential in ensuring that products are displayed effectively and attractively, enhancing the customer shopping experience and driving sales. You will work closely with the store management and visual merchandising teams to execute merchandising plans, maintain brand standards, and ensure optimal product presentation across all store areas. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, a passion for retail aesthetics, and the ability to implement visual directives in a bustling Sandton retail environment. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the brand's visual identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement visual merchandising plans and directives according to company guidelines and brand standards.
• Ensure all products are accurately priced, ticketed, and displayed to maximize appeal and sales.
• Maintain store presentation standards, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and visual appeal of displays.
• Assist in the setup of new product launches, promotions, and seasonal displays.
• Collaborate with store staff to ensure understanding and execution of merchandising strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock replenishment for display purposes.
• Provide feedback on display effectiveness and suggest improvements to enhance visual impact.
• Ensure all fixtures, signage, and display materials are in good condition and properly utilized.
• Stay updated on current retail merchandising trends and best practices.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and compliant store environment.
• Assist with store layout changes and planograms as needed for the Sandton location.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail merchandising, visual display, or a related role.
• A strong sense of aesthetics and a creative flair for product presentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and execute visual merchandising guidelines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays, as required in the Sandton retail sector.
• Basic understanding of retail operations.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise as needed.
• Passion for fashion and retail environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious retail brand in Sandton.
• Gain hands‑on experience in visual merchandising and retail operations.
• Employee discounts on store merchandise.
• A dynamic and collaborative work atmosphere.
• Potential for career advancement within the merchandising or retail field.
• Exposure to creative retail display techniques.