Visual Merchandise Coordinator

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in South Africa is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to transform campaigns into captivating in-store displays. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of visual merchandising experience, a passion for sports and style, and a flair for creativity. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in presentation and customer experience in an engaging and health-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating strong retail or sports-led displays.
• Fresh, commercial ideas that excite customers.
• Understanding local & global trends in footwear, apparel & culture.

Responsibilities

• Create powerful in-store displays that connect style with sport.
• Support national windows and campaign executions.
• Use sales insights to improve visual merchandising.

Skills

Visual merchandising know-how

Creative edge

Sport & Style awareness

Detail obsession

Great communicator

Organised & agile

Customer-first

Adaptable

Creative problem solver

Team player

Energy & innovation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Minimum 1 year of Visual Merchandising experience

2–3 years of in-store Fashion Retail experience

Tools

Computer literacy (Outlook & Microsoft Office)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Tell the story: Turn campaigns, product drops, and brand moments into powerful in-store displays that connect style with sport.
• Own new beginnings: Bring our visual layers into new store openings and work closely with procurement to make it happen.
• Set the standard: Keep our stores looking sharp by driving visual consistency that meets both brand and business goals.
• Roll out big moments: Support national windows and campaign executions, working alongside marketing, buying & operations teams.
• Lead with trends: Translate seasonal direction and global sport style into visuals that resonate with the Totalsports athlete.
• Empower stores: Equip teams with the tools, training & confidence to deliver winning displays every day.
• Drive performance: Use sales insights & feedback from the field to refine and improve our visual game.

What We’re Looking For

• Visual merchandising know-how – experience in creating strong retail or sports-led displays.
• Creative edge – fresh, commercial ideas that excite our customer.
• Sport & Style awareness – an eye for what’s trending locally & globally in footwear, apparel & culture.
• Detail obsession – precision from product flow to clean execution.
• Great communicator – able to engage with store teams, managers & head office partners.
• Organised & agile – capable of planning, prioritising & delivering across multiple projects.
• Customer-first: Always think about the athlete and how our displays help them shop with ease.
• Adaptable: Be ready to move with pace – from campaigns to mid-week floor changes.
• Creative problem solver: Find smart solutions that maximise space & elevate presentation.
• Team player: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver results that are both visually powerful & commercially sharp.
• Energy & innovation: Keep it bold, relevant & fresh – every time.

Qualification And Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Minimum 1 year of Visual Merchandising experience (essential)
• 2–3 years of in-store Fashion Retail experience (essential)
• Field/Roaming visual experience (preferred)
• A qualification in Fashion, Marketing, Retail Management or Business (advantageous)

Skills

• Strong planning & organisational skills
• Excellent communication in English
• Ability to persuade & influence
• Solid business acumen
• Computer literacy (Outlook & Microsoft Office)

Behaviours

• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems

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 Totalsports we’re all about PERFORMANCE, we INSPIRE, we’re AUTHENTIC, we’re MOTIVATING, we INNOVATE, and we are REAL. We are looking for a team player who embodies a passion for sports and keeping fit and healthy, as well as an individual who develops, inspires, motivates and drives a high-performance.

We’re the #HomeofSport, join our commitment to inspire & unlock potential by making sport & fitness accessible to everyone.