Visual Merchandising Assistant Store Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Incentives based on performance

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring an Assistant Retail Store Manager with a strong focus on merchandising for our Mahikeng location. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, lead visual merchandising, and ensure an engaging store presentation that drives sales.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, a solid understanding of retail operations, and the ability to train staff on product knowledge and visual standards. This role offers growth toward store management.

Qualifications

• Requires visual merchandising understanding and fashion retail awareness.
• Experience with store operations and sales management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in daily store operations, including staff supervision, customer service, and sales management.
• Lead visual merchandising initiatives, ensuring displays are attractive, on-brand, and reflect promotions.
• Manage inventory, including receiving, processing, and restocking merchandise with emphasis on display.
• Ensure product is displayed according to planograms and merchandising guidelines to optimize sales.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to ensure item availability.
• Assist in training and coaching sales associates on product knowledge and visual standards.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to achieving store sales targets through merchandising and engagement.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization for a welcoming environment.
• Support new product launches and promotional campaigns in the Mahikeng store.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Visual merchandising certification

Job description

Placements24 is hiring an Assistant Retail Store Manager with a strong focus on merchandising for our Mahikeng location. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, lead visual merchandising, and ensure an engaging store presentation that drives sales.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, a solid understanding of retail operations, and the ability to train staff on product knowledge and visual standards. This role offers growth toward store management.