Senior Visual Coordinator at The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Parow; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Visual Merchandising Coordinator for Markham. You will be responsible for executing store openings and managing visual merchandising strategies, ensuring brand standards are met while collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in visual merchandising, creativity, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Growth opportunities across diverse brands

Creative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar retail role, ideally in fashion.
• Head Office experience in Visual Merchandising preferred.
• Familiarity with South African fashion trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead VM activities for new store openings and ensure communication with stakeholders.
• Maintain VM collateral inventory and coordinate promotional rollouts.
• Act as a liaison for VM discussions and provide updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Creative design skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Budget management skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Visual Merchandising

Fashion Design

Retail Management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Coupa

Job description

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Store Openings & Project Execution

• Lead all VM activities for Markham store openings, including ordering VM collateral, creating planograms, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various teams to align on timelines and execution strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships for timely production and delivery.
• Oversee project milestones, ensure deadlines are met, conduct post-installation audits, and maintain detailed records of collateral and store layouts.

Visual Merchandising Coordination

• Maintain efficient VM collateral inventory for reuse and cost optimization.
• Coordinate promotional and campaign rollouts, ensuring brand standards. Keep an up-to-date database of store details, VM components, and layouts for brand.
• Raise purchase orders on the Coupa system, track budgets, and process invoices accurately.
• Compile effective National communication for stores and load onto the relevant platform to ensure timeless execution.
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a liaison for VM discussions with stakeholders, ensuring project alignment.
• Support the VM field teams with VM strategies to enhance brand visibility and in-store experience.
• Present updates through detailed reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.
  

Trend research and analysis:

• Stay abreast of all new VM trends and conceptualise new window and instore ideas to ensure an enhanced and relevant customer experience.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Fashion Design, or related fields advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar retail role, ideally in fashion.
• Head Office experience in Visual Merchandising, preferably within the Clothing Retail industries. Experience working with VM suppliers and retail partners is advantageous.
• Technical skills in visual merchandising software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, illustrator &InDesign).Experience with Coupa, Mockshop and Yoobic proficient is a plus.
• Familiarity with South African fashion and market trends.
• Fluency in English; additional South African languages are advantageous.

Skills:

• Creative design skills, attention to detail, and project management.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, thinks creatively, and generates innovative solutions
• An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and articulates ideas confidently.
• Knowledge of current fashion and retail trends.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, thinks creatively, and generates innovative solutions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management skills.

Behaviours:

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.
• Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders.
• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships.
• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives.
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

Join the Markham Movement! Dive into a world where style meets passion. At Markham, we offer the latest in smart and casual wear, from trendy footwear to must-have accessories and captivating fragrances. Our stores are vibrant hubs of youthful energy, dedicated to helping you discover the perfect look that speaks to your unique style. Be part of a brand that lives and breathes fashion - where every day is an opportunity to express yourself. Step into Markham and make your mark!