Port Elizabeth: Regional Visual Merchandiser – Port Elizabeth posted by Headhunters

Our Client, a prominent brand in the Retail / Fashion Industry; is seeking to employ an experienced Regional Visual Merchandiser to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar Visual Merchandising role.
• Clothing retail experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing multiple stores or regions.
• Matric (required).
• Post-matric qualification in Fashion, Retail, Marketing, or a related field (advantageous).
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel across multiple regions.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Create visually impactful merchandise displays that elevate product appeal and support sales performance.
• Ensure store layouts and focal points align with category performance, customer behavior, and seasonal direction.
• Work collaboratively with store teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality presentation standard across all stores, and across the business.
• Adhere to timelines and directives from Head Office for display rollouts, marketing campaigns, and promotional changes.

Fixtures, Layouts & Store Flow:

• Design store plans that support customer movement and maximize product exposure.
• Ensure fixtures and rails align precisely with the floor plan and retail standards.
• Apply creative use of lighting to enhance product focus areas.
• Identify and maintain primary, secondary, and tertiary product locations to ensure freshness and relevance.
• Maintain up-to-date fixture inventories and coordinate sourcing of props, signage, and merchandising tools.

Housekeeping Standards:

• Ensure all merchandising fixtures, rails, shelves, windows, and mirrors are clean and in good repair.
• Maintain correct use of hangers and ensure sales floors remain tidy and obstacle-free.
• Uphold high standards for stockroom organization, model presentation, and visual elements.

Product Merchandising:

• Maintain and update the Merchandising Manual and ensure store teams understand its principles.
• Implement merchandising strategies aligned with space utilization metrics, stock volumes, and seasonal demands.
• Execute window changes and VM directives from Head Office.
• Create engaging focal displays using trend intelligence, cultural insights, and customer behavior patterns.
• Support stores in preparing for promotions and product launches.
• Oversee stock presentation qualityincluding steaming, product sequencing, and garment finishes.
• Assist with stock-related activities such as inventory checks, IBTs, markdowns, and replenishment processes.

Marketing Materials & Signage:

• Ensure timely rollout of marketing materials according to the Marketing Calendar.
• Maintain accuracy and condition of all signage, display elements, and directional communication in stores.
• Propose creative promotional ideas that support traffic growth and sales uplift.
• Train teams to correctly apply and house marketing materials.

Communication, Reporting & Training:

• Attend weekly alignment meetings with Buying and Marketing to understand upcoming plans / products and how to execute them in stores.
• Conduct store visits professionally, outlining objectives with Store Managers.
• Compile detailed visit reports and share insights with Area Managers and the Operations Manager.
• Provide visual merchandising guidance to stores via memos and merchandising packs.
• Train and develop store teams in VM principles, product knowledge, and presentation skills.
• Identify and mentor high-potential staff to take on merchandising responsibilities.
• Gather customer insights through surveys and in-store observation, reporting trends.
• Understand warehouse dispatch processes for promotional materials and follow up when necessary.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.