Visual Merchandise Specialist - Exact at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities


Ensure all buying strategies are interpreted into workable layout solutions & ensure stores are easy to shop and in line with seasonal merchandise strategy 
To workshop/communicate all merchandise principles nationally to ensure successful implementation 
Visual Presentations delivered, verbal and written communication (manuals, mailers etc) meets company standards 
Mock-ups - communicate and facilitate any communication and set up processes required to get relevant sign off for various projects 
Sign off all relevant sizes, substrates and quantities with the creative & design manager & ensure that stores receive the correct elements/quantities 
Follow-up on all relevant parties to ensure that critical deadlines are met to ensure delivery into store 
Ensure that all creative briefs are executed timeously within a critical path to ensure delivery into store 
Ensure that all print material is quoted for and signed off within the critical path to ensure effective budget use 
Trend monitoring - Stay on top of retail, design and AI trends to keep concepts fresh and relevant
Analytics - Drive sales through data informed visual storytelling, leveraging AI and clear cross team communication on impactful in-store execution


Qualifications


Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
Minimum 1 year of Visual Merchandising experience (essential)
2 - 3 years of in-store Fashion Retail experience (advantageous)
Field/Roaming visual experience (preferred)
A qualification in Fashion, Marketing, Retail Management or Business (advantageous)


Skills:


Strong planning & organisational skills
Excellent communication in English
Ability to persuade & influence
Solid business acumen
Computer literacy (Outlook & Microsoft Office)


Behaviors:


Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Organizational savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment