Visual Merchandising Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the visual presentation strategy for our retail brand. The role blends remote development with on-site implementation and oversight to ensure stores reflect brand guidelines and deliver engaging customer experiences.

You will collaborate with marketing, product, and store operations to craft captivating displays, oversee signage, and train store teams while analyzing sales data to refine merchandising strategies in response to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the retail sector.
• Proven ability to create impactful visual displays and merchandising concepts.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, customer flow, and sales-driven design.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative visual merchandising strategies and concepts for all retail environments.
• Create detailed visual merchandising guidelines, floor plans, and presentation standards for stores nationwide.
• Collaborate with product development and marketing teams to ensure merchandise is displayed effectively to maximize sales potential.
• Manage the creation and deployment of all in-store signage, displays, and promotional materials.
• Oversee the execution of visual merchandising plans, conducting regular store visits and providing training to store teams.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to refine merchandising strategies and adapt to market trends.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Retail Experience

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Creative Direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandising Manager to lead the visual presentation strategy for their retail brand. This role involves a mix of remote creative development and on-site implementation and oversight, ensuring that all retail spaces are visually appealing and align with brand guidelines. You will collaborate with marketing, product, and store operations teams to create captivating displays that enhance customer experience and drive sales. This is an ideal opportunity for a visionary merchandiser with a strong aesthetic sense and the ability to translate brand identity into compelling in-store experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative visual merchandising strategies and concepts for all retail environments.
• Create detailed visual merchandising guidelines, floor plans, and presentation standards for stores nationwide.
• Collaborate with product development and marketing teams to ensure merchandise is displayed effectively to maximize sales potential.
• Manage the creation and deployment of all in-store signage, displays, and promotional materials.
• Oversee the execution of visual merchandising plans, conducting regular store visits and providing training to store teams.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to refine merchandising strategies and adapt to market trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the retail sector.
• Proven ability to create impactful visual displays and merchandising concepts.
• Strong understanding of retail environments, customer flow, and sales-driven design.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for creative bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous employee discount on products.
• Opportunities for professional growth and creative expression.