9 Merchandising Manager jobs in South Africa

Key Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Integrate strategic, seasonal, and industry changes into in-store execution, ensuring alignment with company and merchandise strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including BDA, Marketing, Operations, and Merchandising) to drive execution of product strategies in stores.
• Lead the in-store visual creative design function, providing direction and integrating changes into the visual merchandising framework.
• Own and manage the end-to-end store design process, from concept development to execution, in partnership with external design agencies.
• Drive the evolution of store concepts, ensuring alignment with store tiering and spatial requirements for both new and revamped locations.
• Partner with international brands to deliver cohesive in-store visual merchandising solutions that align with both brand and business objectives.
• Manage brand rebate processes and budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholders.
• Interpret new brand and product creative direction to conceptualize and implement in-store fixtures, fittings, and space planning solutions.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure fixtures and fittings meet budget and specification requirements.
• Lead the field visual merchandising team, authoring visual guidelines for long-term, seasonal, and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Align visual merchandising solutions with merchandise teams and ensure timely communication to field and store teams.
• Organize and lead visual merchandising launches and workshops to ensure consistent execution and brand standards across all locations.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Interior Design, Marketing advantageous
• 10+ Years of Experience in visual merchandising or related fields, with a proven track record in a managerial or leadership role with proven VM Strategy and budget management experience
• Experience Leading Multi-Store Rollouts and Strategic VM Initiatives: Previous involvement in managing VM strategies across multiple locations or regions, and leading initiatives that directly impact brand presentation and customer engagement
• Cross-Functional Experience: Working closely with marketing, product development, and retail operations teams to create cohesive VM strategies that align with broader business goals.

Skills

• Strong Operational skills, with expertise in Negotiation (i.e. Brand funding), Relationship Management, and Influencing key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects at all levels from large scale multi-departmental and extensive budgets to small-scale projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, effectively co ordinating and leading teams (direct and indirect teams)
• A creative mindset, with the ability to interpret trends in visual merchandising, as well as an analytical and conceptual approach to problem-solving

Behaviours

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
About Us
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that
Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives
and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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About The Team
At Sportscene, you'll be part of a brand that shapes the streetwear culture in South Africa. Work with only the best of
global and local brands
and be at the forefront of trend, innovation, and youth fashion. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make your mark in a culture

Main Purpose

The Regional Visual Merchandising Manager reports to the Head of Retail and is accountable for the effective interpretation and the timely implementation of windows, promotions and all store interiors being merchandised in line with the visual merchandising direction, brand standards and individual store profiles. The position is responsible for the supervision and development of the Visual Merchandising Team. The role encompasses all aspects of Visual Merchandising relating to Man, Woman, Children, Homeware and related Accessories in stores.

Key Responsibilities,

• Working with Country Road Group stores and Regional Manager in identifying operational opportunities to increase sales and reduce costs, formulating and implementing action plans
• Working with Country Road Group stores to ensure all windows, promotions and interior creatives are dressed to brand standards and according to VM documents
• Give guidance and training to ensure the successful implementation of launches
• Ensure the awareness and consistency of the brand within chain store image
• Managing Instore VM team members
• Visual Merchandising is achieved in line with planned store layouts and policies
• Merchandising in line with business direction

Key Competencies

• 5-6 years Senior VM Management experience within Clothing
• Extensive VM experience both strategically and hands on perspective
• Extensive experience in Merchandising
• Experience in coaching and developing visual teams
• Strong retail knowledge and experience in a comparable role
• The ability to analyse business and an understanding of the role merchandising plays in creating a successful retail business
• Attention to detail
• The ability to interpret Country Road Group VM direction and adapt the standards to meet store profile
• Business Acumen
• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Visual technical skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Planning and organising ability
• Good interpersonal skill
• Persuasive and influencing skills
• Working unsociable hours and away from home
• Successful candidate needs drivers license and able to travel

If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV to stating clearly the position you are applying for.

Permanent

Port Elizabeth

Overview
We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

• VECTOR LOGISTICS is seeking to employ an experienced District Sales and Merchandising Manager to implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas and process expectations in the assigned area.
• VECTOR LOGISTICS expects the suitable incumbent to provide tactical and operational management, supervision and support to the area sales team, immediately solve all operational, logistical and customer-related problems within the ambit of responsibility and identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will increase market share and the number and range of products being introduced into customers.
• The role will be based in Port Elizabeth and report to the Regional Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities

Sales Management

• Develop and execute the area sales strategy as aligned to the regional strategy.
• Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and, together with the Regional sales Manager, drive deal closure.
• Drive the area contribution to strategic and operational target achievement.
• Contribute to accurate area sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the regional and national planning processes.
• Track area competitor activity and performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage area marketing objectives.
• Drive horizontal and vertical growth opportunities.
• Constantly analyze statistics regarding the number of sales made in a given time period, the resulting profits, and the need for new clients and products.
• Coordinate sales team promotional activities across the area.

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities.
• Understand key customers' operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
• Gather area market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts.
• Manage and coordinate area resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc).
• Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
• Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Address area stock availability issues with depots.
• Oversee the area order taking process.

Budget Management

• Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume.
• Control area sales costs.

Area Team Management

• Ensure the sales team creates demand pull.
• Plan and schedule team training and monitor impact on performance.
• Organize and direct the area team towards the achievement of its targets and together with the team, identify sales goals, create, and implement strategies, and evaluate performance.
• Accomplish area sales goals by orienting, instructing, assigning, scheduling, counselling, and disciplining staff.
• Address the job expectations of staff.
• Plan, supervise, evaluate job contributions, and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards.
• Ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of all employee information.
• Manage delivery against talent management action plans.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for subordinates.
• Complete skills and competency matrices for all subordinates.
• Formulate/update job profiles for all subordinate jobs.
• Coach and mentor subordinates and potential successors.
• Develop and drive the training strategy.
• Develop and drive progression and career paths for subordinates.

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

• Degree in management, business administration and/or marketing Valid Code EB driver's license.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships.

We look forward to hearing from you

Permanent

Thekweni

Overview
We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose
VECTOR LOGISTICS is seeking to employ an experienced District Sales and Merchandising Manager to implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas and process expectations in the assigned area.

VECTOR LOGISTICS expects the suitable incumbent to provide tactical and operational management, supervision and support to the area sales team, immediately solve all operational, logistical and customer-related problems within the ambit of responsibility and identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will increase market share and the number and range of products being introduced into customers.

The role will be based in
Durban, eThekwini
and report to the
Regional Sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities

Sales Management

• Develop and execute the area sales strategy as aligned to the regional strategy.
• Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and, together with the Regional Sales Manager, drive deal closure.
• Drive the area contribution to strategic and operational target achievement.
• Contribute to accurate area sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the regional and national planning processes.
• Track area competitor activity and performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage area marketing objectives.
• Drive horizontal and vertical growth opportunities.
• Constantly analyze statistics regarding the number of sales made in a given time period, the resulting profits, and the need for new clients and products. Coordinate sales team promotional activities across the area.

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognizing new customer opportunities.
• Understand key customers' operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
• Gather area market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts.
• Manage and coordinate area resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc).
• Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
• Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Address area stock availability issues with depots.
• Oversee the area order taking process.

Budget Management

• Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume.
• Control area sales costs.

Area Team Management

• Ensure the sales team creates demand pull.
• Plan and schedule team training and monitor impact on performance.
• Organize and direct the area team towards the achievement of its targets and together with the team, identify sales goals, create, and implement strategies, and evaluate performance.
• Accomplish area sales goals by orienting, instructing, assigning, scheduling, counselling, and disciplining staff.
• Address the job expectations of staff.
• Plan, supervise, evaluate job contributions, and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards.
• Ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of all employee information.
• Manage delivery against talent management action plans.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for subordinates.
• Complete skills and competency matrices for all subordinates.
• Formulate/update job profiles for all subordinate jobs.
• Coach and mentor subordinates and potential successors.
• Develop and drive the training strategy.
• Develop and drive progression and career paths for subordinates.

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

• Degree in management, business administration and/or marketing.
• Valid Code EB driver's license.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships.

We look forward to hearing from you

• Application Deadline: 16 November 2025
• Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Job Title: Inventory Management Specialist
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Job Level: Intermediate
• Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stock Accounting and Financial Reporting:
• Review and reconcile all stock-related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory balances. This will be reconciled to the stock valuation report.
• Ensure that stock movements (purchases, transfers, issues, and sales) are correctly captured in SAGE X3, through liaising with the various stakeholders.
• Prepare and review monthly stock reports, including valuation adjustments, write-offs, and provisions for obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs and company accounting policies in the treatment and presentation of inventory.
• Stock Verification and Control:
• Coordinate and oversee periodic stock counts (cycle counts and full physical counts) across warehouse locations and ensure the system reflects their physical counted quantities.
• Review stock count results, investigate variances, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor stock adjustments to identify unusual patterns or control weaknesses.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over stock management and reporting processes.
• Transaction Processing Oversight:
• Review and approve stock-related transactions such as purchase orders, goods received notes, and sales orders to ensure proper financial documentation.
• Verify that all stock purchases and issues are appropriately authorised and supported by valid documentation.
• Liaise with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies in stock processing and documentation.
• Analysis and Management Support:
• Analyse gross margins and stock-related variances to support business decision-making.
• Provide financial insights to management on stock utilisation, turnover, and valuation trends.
• Support external and internal audit requirements related to stock accounting.
• Systems and Process Improvement:
• Participate in process reviews and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency in stock management.
• Support the implementation of best practices in stock accounting, reporting, and internal control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Completed articles or studying toward a professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, or similar).
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in inventory accounting or cost accounting within a manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms (e.g. SAGE X3).
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and valuation principles (FIFO, weighted average, NRV tests).
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems and stock management modules.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and internal control frameworks.

Who we are

We are a leading real estate services company that combines global standards with specialised local knowledge to create customisable high-performance solutions for our clients. We advise property owners and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Our dedication to quality and excellence sets us apart in the industry.

Be part of a forward-thinking culture that values entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates your best work. Collaborate with talented property professionals, leverage unparalleled resources, and enjoy opportunities for both personal and professional growth. At JHI, your contributions are encouraged and celebrated, ensuring a rewarding journey as you advance in your career.

We are seeking a General Manager to ensure the overall effective management and development of specific property assets, including the achievement of specified growth and profitability objectives and management of subordinates and property teams. To provide input and execute the property strategies related to the specific property. Responsible across all centre operations such as but not limited to retail space management, marketing, leasing, health and safety and maintenance.

• 5 Years of Property Relevant experience
• Commerce/Property qualification
• General property administration
• Commercial/Property law
• General Accounting
• Operations/Facilities Management
• Sector-specific knowledge of commercial/ industrial/retail property fundamentals

• Optimize tenant mixes and rental collections in the portfolio
• Maximize Net Property Income in buildings under managed cluster/portfolio through:
  • Reduced Operating Expenses
  • Increased Income
  • Improve utility management
• Complete budgets and obtain approval from Client
• Improve Employee Satisfaction Survey Ratings
• Ensure appropriate performance management culture
• Diversity Management and Transformation
• Ensure proper adherence to corporate governance practices
• Ensure that annual business strategies are in place for Assets and monitor Application of Strategy
• Ensure that stakeholders are kept abreast of buildings’ status through monthly reporting on key property management indicators
• Drive approved marketing strategy and brand campaign
• Enhance marketing and branding profile of the complex
• Ensure that centre management implement day to day risk control
• Liaison with key stakeholders in the cluster of operations
• Ensure maintenance requirements are adhered to in line with standard operating manuals
• Ensure tenant installation process is timeous and within quality standard
• Ensure implementation of long term maintenance plan
• Ensure approved CAPEX projects are executed timeously

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We, as The Brazilia Group, are looking for energetic and sales driven individuals to join our company in a managerial role in the Burgersfort area. The successful candidates need to possess leadership skills in managing staff, admin and their processes, stock takes as well as being target driven. Retail as well as managerial experience in retail sector would be highly advantageous. If you fulfil the criteria please send a photo of yourself, unfiltered, and your updated CV to and

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R8 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Operations Lead / Retail Media and Campaign Management  - Cape Town / Hybrid

Who We Are:
We are a leading retail media and campaign management organisation delivering innovative, measurable and high-impact marketing solutions for retail clients. Our focus is on operational excellence, strategic campaign execution and fostering high-performing teams.

Who We Are Looking For:
A seasoned operations leader with extensive experience in retail media campaign management and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, ensures operational excellence, drives process improvement and acts as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership.

What You Will Do:

Campaign Management

• Lead end-to-end operational execution of retail media campaigns, ensuring bookings, creative development, execution and compliance reporting meet client and internal standards

• Manage third - party vendors and media partners across digital and print channels, ensuring adherence to SLAs and delivery timelines

• Troubleshoot campaign delivery and compliance issues, ensuring timely resolution

• Act as the ultimate gatekeeper for campaigns, ensuring artwork and bookings meet guidelines and templates, reducing approval delays and maintaining critical paths

• Propose, document, govern and continuously improve campaign implementation processes

Stakeholder Management ans Collaboration

• Collaborate with media proposition, insights and platform teams to integrate new media and optimise campaign management and reporting processes

• Provide senior level visibility to Client Partners and the leadership team on team delivery and progress against campaign management improvements

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at mid to senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor and offering proactive recommendations

• Deliver excellent client service, with particular focus on marketing and retail media departments, driving satisfaction, growth, and repeat business

• Oversee issue resolution related to campaign management, anticipating client concerns and coordinating internal teams to deliver effective solutions

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach and inspire a team of Campaign Executives, Managers and support staff, fostering accountability and high performance

• Promote a process-driven culture across account and sales teams to optimise campaign operations

• Act as an inspirational leader to direct reports and the wider organisation, cultivating a collaborative, innovative and high-performance culture

• Encourage continuous learning, innovation and improvement within the team

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Media, Advertising, Business Management, Communications, or a related field; advanced qualifications are a plus

• 10–15 years’ experience in retail media campaign management and execution, either client-side or agency-side, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles

• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams, including remote or multi-location teams

• Strong expertise in digital and print campaign management and vendor/third-party relationships

• Familiarity with retail media platforms, media planning, creative development, artwork specifications and approval cycles

• Excellent stakeholder management and project management skills

• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience in campaign metrics, performance reporting and compliance data

• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking and decision-making skills

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments while leading change initiatives

Key Competencies:

• Strategic qnd Critical Thinking

• Commercial Acumen

• Operational Leadership and Execution Excellence

• Communication and Relationship Management

• Emotional Maturity and Resilience

• Team Leadership and Development

• Process Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• AI and Data Fluency

• Organising ans Coordinating

• Competitive Edge and Initiative

REQUIREMENTS

• Analysis

• Campaign Management

• Client Portfolio Management

• Media Implementation

• Media Planning / Buying

• Mediating Problems

• Operations Management

• Retail

• Stakeholder Management

• Traffic Management