Visual Merchandising Coordinator - Bellville at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant field (ie Marketing, visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications)  or similar  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 4  years experience visual merchandising experience in the retail industry where you were responsible for the national execution of the strategy. 
• It is advantageous if you have experience in new store design.
• A valid driver’s license and own car is essential.
• Understanding of advertising and marketing processes in a retail environment.
• Working knowledge of financial concepts and managing costs within a budget. 
• Excellent negotiation skills in dealing with suppliers, advertising agencies and external providers 
• High focus on attention to detail Systematic approach to working towards deadlines and execution of projects timeously 
• Excellent time management skills in order to work under pressure and to deliver to deadlines Working knowledge of print and production in retail. 
• Strong understanding of brand strategy & its integration into visual presentation.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with teams & convey VM strategies.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for design & aesthetics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & meet tight deadlines.
• Budget management skills
• Strong people management skills
• Creative & innovative thinker
• Ability to analyse sales merchandising reports & trends

Key Responsibilities

• VM Strategy Development:
• Provide input to the development of comprehensive VM strategies aligning with the brand's vision & goals.
• Creating the operational delivery plan that meets the budget and agreed timelines to deliver the  VM strategy.
• Ensure the integration of these plans into the overall business objectives.

POS Briefing & Training:

• Effectively communicate POS requirements, providing detailed briefs to relevant teams.
• Conduct training sessions to empower teams for successful execution.

Store Updates & Tactical Offers:

• Lead the planning & execution of quarterly & monthly store updates, incorporating tactical offers.
• To coordinate printing and distribution of point of sale material to the stores
• Ensure timely delivery of instructions & materials to support promotional launches.

Window Display Management:

• Manage window priorities in alignment with product strategy & brand objectives.
• Develop compelling window displays that captivate & communicate brand narratives effectively.
• To ensure that the correct visual merchandising and equipment is sent to all stores timeously and within budget, pertaining to VM campaigns, store openings, store renovations and store closures. 
• Develop and source marketing production elements for new concepts and new visual merchandising material. 

Consistent In-Store Execution:

• Drive a consistent in-store execution of the brand, adhering to the merchandising strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain brand integrity across all stores.