Job Description
To grow market share and maximize sales through leadership and development of seasonal Visual Merchandise (VM) strategies, visual merchandisers within team and brand accountability through regular interaction with key stakeholders (merchant teams, operations teams, marketing and Visual Merchandisers' in stores and at support centre).
Responsibilities
Develop and execute monthly and seasonal Visual Merchandising (VM) Strategies for the brand, collaborating with key stakeholders like merchants, marketing, operations, stores, and the VM Team.
Create and communicate monthly and seasonal guides to stores, ensuring alignment with the brand's strategy. Ensure that all mannequins and fixtures meet required standards.
Provide visual merchandising training as needed, including at the store level, to elevate VM standards in stores.
Address Empower feedback as necessary and guide stores in meeting correct VM requirements.
Collaborate with procurement project manager, planners, and the marketing team to design VM layouts, space planning, and fixture layouts for new stores, relocations, and revamps. Brief marketing on their specific requirements.
Mentor and closely collaborate with visual display artists, merchandise managers, and the wider operations team to ensure VM aligns with the brand's strategy at the store level.
Keep updated on global visual merchandising trends and adapt them to fit the Mr Price value retail model.
Generate innovative ideas for new products or business concepts to enhance customer experience in stores through visual standards.
Assist with store openings, relocations, and revamps to ensure VM standards are met.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure they are informed about the latest brand strategic direction, aiming to increase market share and maximize sales in stores.
Attend brand reviews and seasonal post-mortems with merchants to gather insights necessary for driving brands in-store.
Qualifications
Grade 12.
Degree/Diploma: Graphic Design or a Visual Merchandising Qualification.
2 + years experience with Visual Merchandising and space planning in a retail environment
Proficient with the Adobe suite (Photoshop, In-Design and Illustrator) . Sketch Up is advantageous
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
General retail/operations & Leadership.