Retail Visual Merchandiser - National Brands

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Staff discounts

Medical aid contributions

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Retail Visual Merchandiser for the Nelspruit region. This hybrid role blends on-site display execution with remote planning, analysis, and reporting to drive brand aesthetics and sales.

You will design in-store displays, manage seasonal campaigns, source props, analyze visual performance, and train staff to uphold standards across locations in and around Nelspruit. Travel to stores may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven Visual Merchandiser experience in retail.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and execution.
• Ability to translate brand stories into in-store experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in-store displays and merchandising layouts per brand guidelines.
• Develop seasonal visual merchandising plans and campaigns with marketing/merchandising teams.
• Source and manage props, fixtures, signage and display elements.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Adobe Creative Suite

Brand guidelines

Budget management

Education

Portfolio demonstration

Retail experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent retail group known for its national brands, is seeking a creative and experienced Retail Visual Merchandiser for their operations in the Nelspruit region. This hybrid role allows for a blend of on-site creative execution and remote planning, analysis, and reporting. You will be responsible for developing and implementing visually compelling displays and store layouts that align with brand aesthetics and drive product sales. The ideal candidate will possess a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of retail trends, and the ability to translate brand stories into captivating in-store experiences. Your work will be crucial in attracting customers, enhancing the shopping experience, and ensuring brand consistency across various retail touchpoints. This position requires a hands-on approach to visual presentation combined with strategic planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute visually appealing in-store displays, window presentations, and merchandising layouts according to brand guidelines.
• Develop seasonal visual merchandising plans and campaigns in collaboration with marketing and merchandising teams.
• Source, select, and manage props, fixtures, signage, and other display elements.
• Stay abreast of the latest visual merchandising trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences.
• Create detailed visual merchandising guidelines and provide training to store staff.
• Visit retail locations in and around Nelspruit to assess current displays, implement new concepts, and ensure brand consistency.
• Analyze sales data and store performance to evaluate the effectiveness of visual merchandising strategies.
• Ensure all displays are maintained to a high standard of presentation and tidiness.
• Manage budgets allocated for visual merchandising projects and materials.
• Document visual merchandising initiatives through photography for reporting and sharing best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser in the retail sector, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative ability.
• Solid understanding of design principles, colour theory, and spatial planning.
• Proficiency with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for aesthetics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work at heights if necessary.
• Adaptability to a hybrid work model, including travel to retail locations.
• Knowledge of the Nelspruit retail landscape is an asset.
• A proactive and innovative approach to visual presentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance incentives.
• Opportunities for creative expression and professional development.
• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement fund.
• Generous staff discounts on a variety of products.
• A dynamic role within a well-established retail organization.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and on-site engagement.