In - Store Visual Merchandiser

Qualification needed:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years experience shop floor retail experience within a clothing retail environment

Knowledge and skills required:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Basic Outlook skills
• The ability to:

• - Problem solve
• - Identify opportunities for enhancements

• A thorough understanding of Visual Merchandising specifications and the interpretation thereof (a flair for VM)

Key responsibilities include:

Store Image

• Implementation of VM required activities for a specific period
• Ensure consistent VM standards to enhance the customer experience
• Store image evaluated weekly and opportunities identified
• Use of all VM resources
• Ensure VM assets are maintained and well managed (equipment and POS)

Contribution to Turnover & Expense Management

• Stock replenishment is monitored daily and any missed opportunities are communicated to the Store Manager for appropriate action to be taken
• Ensure that all VM instructions and/or requirements are actioned timeously

Communication and Feedback

• Communicate all store guidelines via VM resources to all store Phadimas
• Monitor all weekly/monthly instructions and communicate with the necessary role players
• VM checklists filed for future reference
• Orders are communicated to Store Management/DSM and followed up on
• Customer Relationships
• Assists the Store Manager to resolve VM related complaints & queries
• Shows commitment to improving the level of VM principles & product knowledge to build better relationships with fellow Phadimas
• Plays an active role in ensuring that the VM standards are adhered to for new store openings
• Training
• Ensures TMTs regarding VM principles are conducted and communicated with the Store Manager
• Initiates on-the-job training for fellow Phadimas to train on visual standards
• Participates in SBU workshops and takes learnings through to own store for improved results

Please note: Should you not be contacted or liaised with four weeks after the closure of the advert, you have regretfully been unsuccessful.

Please note: In terms of the Ackermans policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to internal applicants who meet the competencies and minimum requirements for the position. Preference will also be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.