Senior Retail Merchandiser - Lead Visual Strategy & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Employee discounts

Leadership development

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Retail Merchandiser to lead the product presentation strategy for a flagship store. You will develop merchandising plans to maximize visibility, analyze sales data, and create compelling displays that resonate with customers.

The role requires a strong creative vision, retail acumen, and solid leadership skills to drive performance and brand consistency across channels.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a retail merchandiser with a proven track record.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Excellent visual presentation and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive merchandising strategies aligned with sales objectives and brand identity.
• Analyze sales performance data, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for product placement and promotion.
• Create visually impactful product displays, floor plans, and store layouts to optimize customer flow and drive sales.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure cohesive product presentation across all channels.
• Train and mentor junior merchandising staff, providing guidance on best practices and brand standards.
• Manage the implementation of visual merchandising initiatives, ensuring consistency and quality across the store.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Sales analysis

Visual merchandising

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Marketing/Design

Tools

Retail planning software

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Retail Merchandiser to lead the product presentation strategy for a flagship store. You will develop merchandising plans to maximize visibility, analyze sales data, and create compelling displays that resonate with customers.

The role requires a strong creative vision, retail acumen, and solid leadership skills to drive performance and brand consistency across channels.