- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: General Retail
- Reference: 119689
Vacancy Details
Employer: Cape Union Mart International
FIELD VISUAL MERCHANDISER (JHB AREA)
We are seeking a talented and creative Regional Visual Merchandiser with a great eye for detail to join our
team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team of VMs in a region to deliver
the creative vision of the VM brand lead. This will include setting up amazing window displays, in store displays as well as visual merchandising.
What we would like from You:
- Participate in all national model stores and ensure all learnings are shared with teams in your region.
- Lead, plan and set-up regional model stores with operations manager.
- Lead, plan and set-up regional work shops.
- Lead, plan and set-up store refurbs and store openings operations manager.
- Lead, plan and set-up regional sales.
- Lead, plan and set-up marketing events in stores.
- Support the installation of all window campaigns.
- Manage team schedules, roll-out schedules.
- Manage all inventory on vm equipment and store equipment in region.
- Maintain strong product knowledge.
- Seasonal mapping of sales floors to support all VM/ Merch shifts.
- Guide store VMs on all launches and ensure that all windows, mannequins and walls are dressed as per
the vm guide, taking in consideration store size and product sell throughs.
- Ensure all product or promo launches happen on time.
- Frequent store visits in your region with vm and store manager. Ensuring VM principles are maintained
from window displays, in store displays and sales floor.
- Ensure stores are always ready for the consumer, mystery shoppers and/ or HO visits.
- Give feedback on IAudit reports. ( replenishment, visual standards, layouts, windows, etc. )
- Document all season launches and present back to the vm apparel | living lead.
- Document all store refurbs | openings and present back to the VM Brand Lead.
- Work closely and build strong relationships with key department managers.
Requirements
- Matric | Grade 12, relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous.
- 5+ years retail experience as a VM with the ability to follow brand guidelines and understand the basics
of Visual merchandising.
- 3+ years managing a regional area as a VM
- You'll be a creative, commercially aware and confident decision maker, communicating with impact
across all levels.
- You’ll have the ability to work independently as well as part of the broader team.
- You’ll work well with change, being able to quickly adapt and work with pace.
- You'll have a proactive and solutions oriented mindset always acting with integrity.
- You'll have strong organisation and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- You'll have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with ease.
- You’ll be passionate about trends in Apparel as well as Homeware.
- You’ll be proficient in using merchandising tools and techniques this also means you know how to use
power tools.
- You’ll be Microsoft Office efficient.
- You’ll be willing to travel in region with your own car and a valid car license.
- You’ll be willing to travel nationally when needed.
- You’ll be flexible to work alternate hours when needed.
Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions
will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity pl
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