Visual Merchandising Specialist - Retail

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Employee discounts

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a Visual Merchandising Specialist to elevate in-store displays and layouts, driving brand consistency and sales.

You will design window and in-store presentations, collaborate with store teams, and translate marketing objectives into engaging visuals across multiple locations. This hybrid role blends on-site execution with remote planning, offering growth opportunities in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven visual merchandising experience in retail.
• Strong portfolio showcasing display design.
• Excellent color theory, space planning and layout skills.
• Effective communication with store teams and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies across stores.
• Design displays, windows, and in-store signage to boost visibility.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure brand standards are met.
• Plan layouts to optimize customer flow and drive impulse purchases.
• Stay updated on trends and manage budgets for VM resources.
• Train store teams on VM principles and execution.
• Evaluate displays and adjust to improve sales performance.
• Coordinate with marketing and buying on new products and promotions.

Connaissances

Visual merchandising

Portfolio

Color theory

Space planning

Layout design

Communication

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Visual Merchandising Specialist to join their retail team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is essential for enhancing the in-store customer experience by creating visually appealing displays and store layouts that drive sales and reinforce brand identity. You will be responsible for planning and executing merchandising strategies across multiple stores in the Nelspruit area, ensuring that product presentations are engaging, on-trend, and aligned with brand guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong aesthetic sense, a passion for retail design, and the ability to translate marketing objectives into compelling visual displays. This hybrid role allows for a balance of in-store execution and remote planning and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative visual merchandising strategies for stores in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, aligning with brand aesthetics and marketing campaigns.
• Design and set up attractive product displays, window presentations, and in-store signage to maximize product visibility and appeal.
• Collaborate with store managers and retail staff to ensure consistent execution of visual merchandising standards.
• Plan store layouts and product placement to optimize customer flow and drive impulse purchases.
• Stay updated on the latest visual merchandising trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices.
• Manage and maintain visual merchandising budgets and resources effectively.
• Train and guide store teams on visual merchandising principles and execution.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of displays and make adjustments as needed to improve sales performance.
• Work with the marketing and buying teams to ensure seamless integration of new products and promotions into store displays.

Requirements

• Proven experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the retail sector.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative display design and execution.
• Excellent understanding of color theory, space planning, and layout design.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the retail market in Mpumalanga is advantageous.
• Flexibility to travel to different store locations within Nelspruit and surrounding areas.
• Willingness to adapt to a hybrid work schedule, combining on-site store visits with remote creative work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for creative expression and professional growth.
• Employee discounts on retail products.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to diverse retail visual strategies.