Visual Merchandise Coordinator | Exact | Cape Town at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities:     

Merchandising: 

• Ensure all buying strategies are interpreted into workable layout solutions & ensure stores are easy to shop in line with the seasonal merchandise strategy 
• To workshop/communicate all merchandise principles nationally to ensure successful implementation 

Communication: 

• Visual Presentations delivered, verbal and written communication (manuals, mailers etc) meets company standards 
• Store Mock-ups - communicate and facilitate any communication and set up processes required to get relevant sign off for various projects 

Production & Briefs: 

• Sign off all in-store campaign collateral with the creative & design manager & ensure that stores receive the correct elements/quantities 
• Follow-up with all relevant parties to ensure that critical deadlines are met to ensure campaign delivery into store 
• Ensure that all print material is quoted for and signed off within the critical path to ensure effective budget use 

Stores –  New/Revamps: 

• Ensure attendance of all shop fitting meetings and to provide open communication with relevant parties
• Work closely with store design department regarding layouts/equipment etc 
• Ensure all visuals and equipment are in place on time for new stores and revamp stores 
• Facilitate a feedback process on every store opening / revamp 
   

Requirements:

• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma 
• Minimum of 1 year visual merchandising experience 
• Able to take a brief, interpret it & action 
• A valid driver’s license 
• Proficiency in the following: Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word 
• Proficiency in design programs would be advantageous, In design knowledge required 

Behaviours: 

• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives 
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Must be solution driven, innovative & must take initiative