Senior Visual Merchandiser - Hybrid Role with Travel Perks

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Travel allowances for store visits

Employee discounts

Creative resources and tools

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Retail Merchandiser to lead visual presentation across stores, shaping product placement to boost sales and enhance brand appeal. You will translate sales data into actionable merchandising strategies, plan layouts, displays, and guidelines while collaborating with marketing and buying teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years' experience in retail merchandising, strong design sense, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in retail merchandising or visual display.
• Proven ability to create compelling visual displays that drive sales.
• Strong understanding of store layouts and product placement.
• Analytical mindset to interpret sales data.
• Proficiency in design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies across retail locations.
• Plan product placement, store layouts, and promotional displays to optimize sales.
• Analyze sales performance to identify trends and adjust merchandising plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams on launches and promotions.
• Create and maintain visual merchandising guidelines and standards.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising best practices.
• Conduct store visits to assess presentation and provide feedback for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
• Manage budgets for visual merchandising projects and materials.
• Ensure all merchandising activities adhere to brand guidelines and aesthetic.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Data analysis

Store layout design

Communication skills

Travel availability

Creative flair

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Retail Merchandiser to lead visual presentation across stores, shaping product placement to boost sales and enhance brand appeal. You will translate sales data into actionable merchandising strategies, plan layouts, displays, and guidelines while collaborating with marketing and buying teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years' experience in retail merchandising, strong design sense, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and willingness