Senior Retail Merchandiser - Welkom

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work with travel

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a senior visual merchandiser to lead the creation of compelling in-store visuals for a major retail brand. The role is primarily remote with oversight for stores around Welkom, Free State, and occasional travel for key setups or strategy meetings.

You will translate brand aesthetics into captivating displays, planograms, and layouts while collaborating with marketing and buying teams to support launches and promotions. Strong portfolio and design software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in visual merchandising with a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising principles and trends.
• Excellent spatial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising plans aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create captivating product displays, store layouts, and window presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams for launches and promotions.
• Provide clear directives to store teams remotely and via site visits.
• Analyze sales data and feedback to adjust merchandising strategies.
• Develop planograms and visual guidelines for consistency across stores.
• Manage budgets for materials and store presentation projects.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and execution.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Adobe Creative Suite

Planograms

Budget management

Remote collaboration

Multi-brand merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Marketing

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading retail organization, is seeking a highly creative and strategic Senior Retail Merchandiser to join their team, working remotely with oversight for stores in and around Welkom, Free State. This crucial role involves developing and executing compelling visual merchandising strategies that enhance the customer shopping experience and drive sales. You will be responsible for translating brand aesthetics and marketing objectives into captivating in-store presentations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of retail trends, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with store teams and marketing departments. This position offers the chance to shape the visual identity of retail spaces and significantly impact brand perception and sales performance. While the role is primarily remote, there may be occasional travel required to Welkom for key store setups or strategy meetings. This is a senior-level position for a talented individual looking to make a significant impact in the retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative visual merchandising plans and strategies aligned with brand guidelines and marketing campaigns.
• Create captivating product displays, store layouts, and window presentations that attract customers and drive sales.
• Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to ensure merchandise is presented effectively according to product launches and promotions.
• Provide clear visual merchandising directives and support to store teams, both remotely and through site visits.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies and make necessary adjustments.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging visual merchandising techniques.
• Develop planograms and visual guidelines to ensure consistency across all retail locations.
• Manage budgets for visual merchandising materials and store presentation projects.Train and mentor store staff on visual merchandising standards and execution.
• Ensure all merchandising activities comply with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser or in a similar retail merchandising role, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative work.
• In-depth knowledge of visual merchandising principles, retail design, and current market trends.
• Excellent spatial awareness, artistic ability, and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Experience in developing and executing merchandising strategies for multi-brand or multi-category retailers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze sales data and translate insights into actionable merchandising plans.
• Flexibility for occasional travel to retail locations as needed.
• A Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with a leading retail brand and shape its visual identity.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribution to significant retail projects and brand initiatives.
• Flexible remote working arrangements with potential for travel.
• A creative and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.