Visual Merchandising Assistant — Hybrid, Travel & Discounts

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Travel allowance

Hybrid work model

Exposure to visual strategy in fashion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Retail Merchandiser for George, Western Cape. The role blends on-site store visits with remote planning to optimize product displays and brand alignment.

You will partner with the visual merchandising team to execute planograms, audits, and reporting, keeping displays fresh, stocked, and engaging for customers. A strong eye for design and communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or visual merchandising is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and good aesthetics.
• Understanding of retail display principles.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Ability to travel to George locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of visual merchandising strategies across designated retail locations in George, Western Cape.
• Execute product placement and displays according to planograms and brand standards.
• Support the visual merchandising team with store audits and reporting on display effectiveness.
• Maintain the visual integrity of store displays, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and appealing.
• Prepare display materials and props as needed for visual presentations.
• Track inventory of visual merchandising assets and report any damages or shortages.
• Collaborate with store staff to ensure timely execution of merchandising directives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new visual merchandising concepts.
• Assist in creating reports on merchandising performance and feedback.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail knowledge

MS Office

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Retail Merchandiser for George, Western Cape. The role blends on-site store visits with remote planning to optimize product displays and brand alignment.

You will partner with the visual merchandising team to execute planograms, audits, and reporting, keeping displays fresh, stocked, and engaging for customers. A strong eye for design and communication is essential for success.