Visual Display Assistant (Inland) - Homechoice

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Visual Display Assistant to support the execution of visual merchandising standards across stores. The role involves conducting store visits, assisting with product display implementation, and training merchandising teams on-site. Ideal candidates should have experience in visual merchandising and a strong collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising or related field.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with store teams.
• Knowledge of brand consistency and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing visual display standards to drive sales.
• Conduct store visits to assess visual merchandising effectiveness.
• Support store teams with training on visual expectations.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Job description

The Visual Display Assistant supports the execution of world-class visual merchandising standards across all retail stores. Working closely with the Visual Display Manager, this role ensures brand consistency, assists with product display implementation, and supports the coordination of new store openings. The incumbent will conduct regular store visits to assess visual execution and assist in training and leading merchandising teams on-site.

What you will love doing in this role

Performance

• Assist in the implementation of visual display standards to drive product visibility and sales.
• Support the measurement and documentation of visual merchandising effectiveness and compliance across stores.
• Capture visual merchandising assessments for feedback and reporting purposes.
• Contribute to reporting on visual execution against product-specific KPIs and promotional effectiveness.

Product

• Ensure the consistent application of brand-approved product merchandising guidelines.
• Assist with visual layout execution, including focal points, window displays, mannequin styling, and zoning.
• Provide hands-on support in implementing promotional campaigns and seasonal changes.
• Identify and report issues related to poor execution or product presentation.

People

• Support store teams with informal, on-the-floor training on visual merchandising expectations.
• Assist the Visual Display Manager in coaching in-store merchandisers during visits.
• Lead and coordinate small merchandising teams during new store setups or major display changes.
• Act as a brand ambassador by influencing in-store teams on visual excellence.

Protection

• Ensure visual elements are installed safely, following display protocols and safety standards.
• Report damaged fixtures, signage, or materials that could impact on the in-store customer experience.
• Support the safe storage, transport, and setup of visual materials during store visits and projects.

Place

• Conduct store visits to assess alignment with visual standards and customer experience goals.
• Track and report on store readiness for trade from a visual presentation perspective.
• Capture photographic evidence of before-and-after visuals during promotional or seasonal implementations.
• Assist with optimizing store layouts and visual flows during openings or refurbishments.

Customer Service

• Ensure visual merchandising contributes to an enhanced in-store experience for customers.
• Support the store team in creating engaging, inspiring, and navigable product displays.
• Help execute layouts that promote top-performing products and respond to customer preferences.

Finance

• Support cost-effective use of visual materials by ensuring reusability and correct installation.
• Assist in maintaining visual merchandising equipment and signage to reduce unnecessary spend.
• Flag needs for new visual elements or replacements to the Visual Display Manager with sufficient lead time for budgeting.