Senior Retail Merchandiser

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts on products

Career growth opportunities

Design-focused environment

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Retail Merchandiser with strategic and creative vision to plan, develop and execute compelling visual merchandising strategies that enhance product appeal and drive sales. You will collaborate with buying and marketing teams to translate brand vision into impactful displays across retail environments.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and a proven ability to create visually appealing and

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Retail Merchandiser or Visual Display Designer, with a portfolio.
• Strong creative vision and aesthetic sensibility.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising software and design tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate insights from retail data into actionable merchandising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising plans for retail stores.
• Create product displays, window presentations, and store layouts to maximize sales.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify merchandising opportunities.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing, and store operations teams.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and execution.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Creative vision

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and creative Senior Retail Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in Stellenbosch. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and executing compelling visual merchandising strategies that enhance product appeal, drive sales, and create an engaging in-store experience. You will work closely with the buying and marketing teams to translate brand vision into impactful visual displays across various retail environments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and a proven ability to create visually appealing and commercially successful store layouts in Stellenbosch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive visual merchandising plans and guidelines for the retail stores.
• Create inspiring product displays, window presentations, and store layouts that maximize sales potential.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for merchandising improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including buying, marketing, and store operations.
• Train and guide store staff on visual merchandising standards and execution.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Retail Merchandiser or Visual Display Designer, with a portfolio showcasing successful projects.
• Strong creative vision, aesthetic sensibility, and a deep understanding of visual merchandising principles.
• Proficiency in visual merchandising software and design tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze retail data and translate insights into actionable merchandising strategies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for creative input and career growth in visual merchandising.
• Generous employee discounts on company products.
• Exposure to innovative retail strategies and trends in Stellenbosch .
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment with a focus on design excellence.