Senior Visual Merchandiser

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Employee discounts

Professional development

Retirement fund

Paid leave

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Pretoria is seeking a highly creative Senior Visual Merchandiser to lead in-store experiences. The role focuses on translating brand identity into compelling displays and aligned campaigns across Pretoria locations.

You will collaborate with marketing, buying, and store operations to ensure cohesive visuals, manage budgets, and stay ahead of retail trends. The position offers hybrid work with on-site implementation and visits.

Qualifications

• Proven senior/lead experience in visual merchandising.
• Strong portfolio showcasing retail displays.
• Excellent grasp of design principles, color theory and space planning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Hybrid role with on-site store visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative visual merchandising strategies for Pretoria stores.
• Create engaging in-store displays, window presentations, and floor plans.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and store operations to ensure cohesive branding.
• Oversee production and installation of merchandising elements.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor standards and train staff.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to optimize displays.
• Stay current with retail trends and competitor activity.
• Manage the visual merchandising budget.
• Source and maintain props, fixtures, signage.
• Ensure consistent brand presentation across touchpoints.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail trends

Color theory

Spatial planning

Communication skills

Independence & collaboration

Education

Design degree

Fine Arts degree

Marketing degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Visual Merchandiser to join our dynamic team in Pretoria . This role is pivotal in shaping the in-store customer experience, ensuring our retail spaces are visually appealing, engaging, and aligned with our brand identity. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative visual merchandising strategies across our Pretoria locations, translating marketing concepts into compelling retail displays. This hybrid position allows for strategic planning and creative development to be done remotely, while requiring on-site presence for implementation, store visits, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aesthetics, a deep understanding of retail trends, and a proven ability to drive sales through effective visual presentation. You will work closely with store management, marketing, and buying teams to ensure cohesive brand representation. Your expertise will be crucial in creating immersive shopping environments that captivate customers and enhance brand loyalty. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about retail design, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The strategic execution of visual merchandising plans will directly impact sales performance and brand perception in the competitive Gauteng market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative visual merchandising strategies for retail stores in the Pretoria area.
• Create compelling in-store displays, window presentations, and floor layouts that align with brand guidelines and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and store operations teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and presentation.
• Manage the production and installation of visual merchandising elements, ensuring timely execution.
• Conduct regular store visits to oversee merchandising standards, provide feedback, and train store staff on visual presentation.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to optimize merchandising strategies and product placement.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging visual merchandising techniques.
• Manage the visual merchandising budget effectively.
• Source and maintain props, fixtures, and signage.
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality brand presentation across all touchpoints.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Visual Merchandiser, preferably in a senior or lead role within the retail sector.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative and effective visual merchandising projects.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, color theory, and spatial planning.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Willingness to travel to various store locations within Pretoria and the surrounding areas.
• Deep knowledge of retail trends and customer behavior.
• A degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a growing retail brand.
• Hybrid work flexibility, balancing creative freedom with hands-on implementation.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Contribution to a retirement fund.
• Paid annual leave.