Senior Retail Merchandiser (Remote)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Retail Merchandiser to join our innovative team on a fully remote basis. You will develop and implement merchandising strategies that drive sales and enhance brand visibility across diverse retail channels, from your home office in Tembisa.

Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, planning product assortments, and creating compelling visual displays that resonate with nationwide audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in retail merchandising or visual display with portfolio.
• Ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into strategies.
• Experience creating visual displays and merchandising guidelines remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising plans to maximize exposure and sales.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitors.
• Create visual merchandising guidelines and placement strategies.
• Collaborate with buying and marketing on product selection and promos.
• Manage relationships with visual display vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct remote store audits and provide feedback on standards.

Skills

Remote work

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Visual merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Design software

Retail analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Retail Merchandiser to join their innovative team on a fully remote basis. This role is crucial in developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies that drive sales and enhance brand visibility across various retail channels. You will be responsible for analyzing market trends, planning product assortments, and creating compelling visual displays that appeal to our target customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who excels in a remote work environment and has a proven track record of success in visual merchandising and product presentation, contributing to the company's nationwide retail presence from Tembisa .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic merchandising plans to maximize product exposure and sales performance.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Create visual merchandising guidelines and product placement strategies for diverse retail environments.
• Collaborate with the buying and marketing teams to ensure alignment on product selection and promotional activities.
• Manage relationships with visual display vendors and suppliers to ensure quality execution.
• Conduct regular remote store audits and provide actionable feedback to store teams on merchandising standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail merchandising or visual display, with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into effective merchandising strategies.
• Expertise in visual presentation principles and the ability to create inspiring displays.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote setting .
• Proficiency in design software and retail analytics tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape merchandising strategies for a national brand.
• Access to professional development resources and virtual training.
• Contribution to innovative retail campaigns from your home office in Tembisa .