6 Merchandising Specialist jobs in South Africa

Senior Specialist Merchandising
– Value Stores EM

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

Grade:
P1

Purpose & Overall Relevance

This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of retail Factory Outlets (FO) across Emerging Markets by driving key merchandising processes and implementing strategic initiatives across all countries of operation. The position ensures in-season activity delivers planned sales, margin, and stock objectives, while also supporting the effective execution of promotions and optimizing product flow.

What we are looking for-

We are looking for a data-driven merchandising professional with 6–8 years of retail or factory outlet experience, strong expertise in merchandise planning, inventory management, and OTB control, and proven hands-on skills in Power BI for dashboard building and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring advanced Excel proficiency, strong financial acumen, and a trading mindset to maximize sales and margins. They will excel at working across multiple countries and functions, demonstrating excellent communication and influencing skills, along with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the implementation of key merchandising strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Plan, manage, and monitor seasonal FO/Planned Production OTB & Buy to deliver sales and margin targets.
• Maintain monthly sales and stock intake views, including product gap analysis.
• Collaborate with Store Development to allocate optimal product space in new stores.
• Partner with VM & Trade Marketing to standardize in-store communication across Emerging Markets.
• Work with Supply Chain to enhance supply efficiencies.
• Monitor and drive channel KPIs including Net Sales, Sell-through, Standard Margin, Inventory, and IDL.
• Ensure consistent implementation of markdown/promotion processes across markets.
• Develop and maintain key merchandising dashboards and reports in
  Power BI
  to drive actions.
• Review weekly sales and stock performance; define and execute gap plans with local markets.
• Share best practices across Factory Outlet and franchise channels.
• Lead and execute projects aligned with business needs.
• Role model the leadership framework and promote the
  ONE EM mindset
  .

Key Relationships

• Global Merchandising Team
• EM DTC Cluster Teams
• EM Retail Operations
• EM & Cluster SCM
• EM Finance
• EM Demand Planning
• EM Hub BU, CTC & DTC Merchandising Teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong capability in
  Power BI dashboard building and reporting
  .
• Strong financial acumen and expertise in retail math & KPIs.
• Excellent influencing and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Strong trading mindset with entrepreneurial flair to maximize opportunities.
• Advanced
  Excel
  and MS Office skills.
• Understanding of retail management systems and back-office operations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Structured, process-oriented, yet approachable and team-focused.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure, diverse environment.
• Fluent in English; excellent communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Mandatory:
  Proven hands-on experience with
  Power BI
  (dashboard building, visualization, and reporting).
• Mandatory:
  Solid experience in
  Merchandise Planning
  (OTB management, assortment planning, sales/margin forecasting).
• Mandatory:
  Strong background in
  Inventory Management
  (stock flow, aging, gap analysis, replenishment strategies).
• 6–8 years of merchandising experience, ideally in retail or factory outlet environments.

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Areas of Use

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Rainwater Collection Systems

Emergency and Military Operations

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R4 000,00 - R6 000,00 per month

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Responsibilities 

• Investigating industry best practice initiatives in relation to new ideas and trends


• Identifying and making use of all opportunities to improve the overall visual appeal of stores, thereby maximizing trade


• Ensure that the merchandise is displayed effectively


• Creating effective merchandise strategies to get a return on trading space


• Create and update merchandising tools, merchandise guide, merchandise key controls, and Store Manager's merchandise checklist


• Liaise closely with buyer/director to ensure product type is in line with the location and demographics


• Developing strategies with new store opening promotional products to introduce customers to the brand and optimise the chances of them repurchasing


• Ensuring the combination of great product skills and being analytical to increase sales


• Ensuring that the stock holding is aligned with the sales target


• Supervising the execution of all signage, graphics and visual elements


• Create floor plan and layout to dictate the flow of customer traffic and shopping habits


• Departments are located correctly to maximize sales


• Responsible for the execution within all stores


• Conducts regular store visits and spot checks to ensure compliance around markdowns and price changes


• Maximizing company sales and reducing further markdowns by implementing correct location, merchandising and timeous implementation throughout all stores


• Management of Visual Merchandising Assistant and instore VM champions and responsible for their overall development and performance


• Trains best practices on customer service skills, store standards and selling points


• Conducting regular store visits ensuring all staff are fully trained


• Analyse products in stores to formulate a turnaround strategy


• Works closely with Buyer/Planner to maximize profitability with core/seasonal product


• Develops an effective network of communication to ensure shared knowledge and understanding of business activity


• Effectively manages the performance and development of Visual Merchandise assistant to drive Visual Merchandise standards


• Identify and implement training interventions to achieve exceptional stock service levels across all stores

Requirements

• A Diploma/Degree in Interior Décor or Design / Retail / Fashion / Design.


• Min 4 years' work experience in the retail apparel industry, as a Visual Merchandising Manager.


• Excellent technical knowledge of design software Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and End user.


• Valid driver's license with own reliable transport. Travel on a national basis.


• The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well as communicating directives to in-store VM champions and VM Assistant to ensure correct rollout.

• Strong creative problem-solving skills and proven ability to show initiative. The position requires great attention to detail and conceptual and creative ability.


• Good knowledge of company and merchandising policies and procedures in the retail environment.


• Excellent Eye for detail with a strong creative hand with ability to communicate key ideas to drive visual standards.


• Fluent in English, other languages are an advantageous.


• Strong administrative skills, excellent product knowledge, and passion for the company's products.


• Self-starter and team player.

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.
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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.

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At Sportscene, you'll be part of a brand that shapes the streetwear culture in South Africa. Work with only the best of
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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.