Senior Visual Merchandising Manager

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Visual Merchandising Manager to spearhead in-store execution and creative design across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of visual merchandising strategies, with extensive experience in leadership roles. You'll drive innovation and alignment with brand objectives while managing budgets and fostering effective stakeholder relationships. Join to shape the streetwear culture in South Africa with an opportunity to grow within a purpose-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in visual merchandising or related fields.
• Experience leading multi-store rollouts and strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record in VM strategy and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Integrate strategic changes into in-store execution.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function.
• Manage the end-to-end store design process.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Creative Mindset

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Visual Merchandising

Degree in Retail Management

Degree in Interior Design

Degree in Marketing

Job description

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Integrate strategic, seasonal, and industry changes into in-store execution, ensuring alignment with company and merchandise strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including BDA, Marketing, Operations, and Merchandising) to drive execution of product strategies in stores.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function, providing direction and integrating changes into the visual merchandising framework.
• Own and manage the end-to-end store design process, from concept development to execution, in partnership with external design agencies.
• Drive the evolution of store concepts, ensuring alignment with store tiering and spatial requirements for both new and revamped locations.
• Partner with international brands to deliver cohesive in-store visual merchandising solutions that align with both brand and business objectives.
• Manage brand rebate processes and budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Interpret new brand and product creative direction to conceptualize and implement in-store fixtures, fittings, and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure fixtures and fittings meet budget and specification requirements.
• Lead the field visual merchandising team, authoring visual guidelines for long-term, seasonal, and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Align visual merchandising solutions with merchandise teams and ensure timely communication to field and store teams.
• Organize and lead visual merchandising launches and workshops to ensure consistent execution and brand standards across all locations.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Interior Design, Marketing advantageous
• 10+ Years of Experience in visual merchandising or related fields, with a proven track record in a managerial or leadership role with proven VM Strategy and budget management experience
• Experience Leading Multi-Store Rollouts and Strategic VM Initiatives: Previous involvement in managing VM strategies across multiple locations or regions, and leading initiatives that directly impact brand presentation and customer engagement
• Cross-Functional Experience: Working closely with marketing, product development, and retail operations teams to create cohesive VM strategies that align with broader business goals.
  
  

Skills

• Strong Operational skills, with expertise in Negotiation (i.e. Brand funding), Relationship Management, and Influencing key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects at all levels from large scale multi-departmental and extensive budgets to small-scale projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, effectively co ordinating and leading teams (direct and indirect teams)
• A creative mindset, with the ability to interpret trends in visual merchandising, as well as an analytical and conceptual approach to problem-solving
  
  

Behaviours

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
  
  

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

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.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About The Team

At Sportscene, you’ll be part of a brand that shapes the streetwear culture in South Africa. Work with only the best of global and local brands and be at the forefront of trend, innovation, and youth fashion. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make your mark in a culture!