VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER

Next Generation Clothing & Accessories (TA Hydraulics, Replay, Antony Morato); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation is seeking a Visual Merchandising Manager in Johannesburg to lead cross-store VM concepts and ensure brand-consistent displays. You will travel across South Africa to support presentations, guide store teams on layouts, and plan captivating window setups.

The role requires strong creativity, communication, and a deep understanding of VM principles, with RS-friendly Adobe Suite proficiency. The ideal candidate will stay ahead of retail fashion trends, collaborate with marketing

Qualifications

• Willing to travel across South Africa often; VM manager travels every two weeks.
• Must be creative.
• Must have a strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite.
• Must have experience in a VM role.

Responsibilities

• Create visual merchandising concepts across all stores.
• Maintain brand and seasonal display standards.
• Travel nationally to support store presentation.
• Guide store teams on product displays and layouts.
• Plan window displays and in-store set-ups.
• Support new store openings and refreshes.
• Review store presentation and provide feedback.
• Align in-store displays with marketing campaigns.
• Stay updated on retail and fashion trends.
• Support customer experience, brand image, and sales performance.

Skills

Creative

Visual merchandising

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Brand standards

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Visual Merchandising Manager

Johannesburg

Full Time

Next Generation is a dynamic and innovative retail brand seeking a talented VM manager. The perfect candidate is creative and passionate about retail.

What You'll Do

• Create visual merchandising concepts across all stores
• Maintain brand and seasonal display standards
• Travel nationally to support store presentation
• Guide store teams on product displays and layouts
• Plan window displays and in-store set-ups
• Support new store openings and refreshes
• Review store presentation and provide feedback
• Align in-store displays with marketing campaigns
• Stay updated on retail and fashion trends
• Support customer experience, brand image, and sales performance

What We Need

• Must be willing to travel across South Africa often (VM manager is out of Johannesburg every second week)
• Must be creative
• Must have a strong understanding of visual merchandising principles and techniques
• Must have strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be proficient in Adobe Suite
• Must have experience in a VM role

Are you 18 years old or older?