Visual Merchandiser Manager – Retail Industry – R450K – R350K

A leading retail company situated in Durban is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Visual Merchandising Manager to join their team of professionals.ResponsibilitiesInvestigating the industry's best practices and initiatives in relation to new ideas and trendsIdentifying and making use of all opportunities to improve the overall visual appeal of stores, thereby maximizing tradeDevelops merchandise strategy for the group, ensuring the best value for business and a uniform image across all storesEnsure that the company merchandise is displayed effectivelyCreating effective merchandise strategies to get a return on trading spaceCreate and update merchandising tools, merchandise guide, merchandise key controls, and Store Manager's merchandise checklistEnsures that all stores are optimizing floor trading space to increase the trading densitiesClear understanding of all stores and products to maximize the potential of certain product linesNew store openingsMarkdowns and OddsTraining and DevelopmentProduct knowledgePeople ManagementManage with HR, any employee relations issues which may arise within your team, including the counselling, discipline, and grievance processes, within the framework of applicable labour legislation and company policiesRequirementsProficiency in MS Office5 Years of Visual Merchandizing Management experienceMerchandising skillsMatricAttention to detailCreativityLeadership SkillsDecision MakingCommunication skillsFacilitation and CoachingProblem SolvingBenefitsSalary: RK/yr – RK/yr, negotiable Training & Development Family LeaveYou are welcome to contact Rebecca Grylls or Ashley Feldtmann on Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.