Visual Merchandiser Coordinator

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Creative expression opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a talented Visual Merchandiser Coordinator to translate brand concepts into in-store displays and layouts. This role blends creativity with retail strategy, requiring an eye for aesthetics and strong organizational skills.

As a hybrid position, you will collaborate across stores and planning, develop eye-catching product presentations, train staff, and support seasonal campaigns while maintaining brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in visual merchandising or a related creative role within retail.
• A strong portfolio showcasing visual display work.
• Excellent artistic and creative skills.
• Proficiency in using retail design software is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of brand aesthetics and retail environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work across different store locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Create and execute engaging product displays and store layouts.
• Ensure visual consistency across all store fixtures, signage, and promotions.
• Collaborate with the store management and marketing teams on seasonal campaigns and promotions.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure products are displayed effectively.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
• Stay updated on current visual merchandising trends and competitor activities.
• Manage display materials and props, ensuring they are well-maintained and utilized effectively.
• Contribute creative ideas for store aesthetics and customer engagement.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Visual Merchandiser Coordinator to join their vibrant retail team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is essential for translating brand concepts into compelling in-store presentations that drive sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. You will be responsible for implementing visual merchandising strategies, creating eye-catching displays, and ensuring brand consistency across all store layouts. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye, a passion for retail aesthetics, and excellent organizational skills. This hybrid position allows for collaboration within the Randburg store and potential remote planning and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain visual merchandising standards and guidelines.
• Create and execute engaging product displays and store layouts.
• Ensure visual consistency across all store fixtures, signage, and promotions.
• Collaborate with the store management and marketing teams on seasonal campaigns and promotions.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure products are displayed effectively.
• Train store staff on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
• Stay updated on current visual merchandising trends and competitor activities.
• Manage display materials and props, ensuring they are well-maintained and utilized effectively.
• Contribute creative ideas for store aesthetics and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Previous experience in visual merchandising or a related creative role within retail.
• A strong portfolio showcasing visual display work.
• Excellent artistic and creative skills.
• Proficiency in using retail design software is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of brand aesthetics and retail environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work across different store locations as needed.

Benefits

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, opportunities for creative expression, and professional development within a dynamic retail environment in Randburg.

You will play a key role in shaping the store's visual identity and contributing to its commercial success.