Job Description

Western Cape, CPT - CBD

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

Our client based in Cape Town is currently looking to employ a Group Visual Merchandiser Homeware.

The main responsibility of this position is the integration of homeware into shelving and installations, bathroom, linen, and kitchen areas. Ensuring stock is correctly merchandised to drive sales and maximize shopper experience.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.

Requirements:

• A Diploma in Interior Dxc3xa9cor or Design / Retail / Fashion / Design.
• Min 5 yearsxe2x80x99 work experience in the retail industry, as a Visual Merchandiser.
• Excellent technical knowledge of design software, e.g., Sketchup.
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s license with own reliable transport. Travel on a national basis.
• Passion for dxc3xa9cor, design, and lifestyle trends with the ability to conceptualize installations and integrate homeware in line with the brand.
• The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well as communicating directives to in-store VMxe2x80x99s 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 retail environment.
• Strong administrative skills, excellent product knowledge, and passion for the companyxe2x80x99s products.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Designing the layout and display of carpet installations and homeware shelves, linen, bathroom, and kitchen areas, ensuring that newness is showcased and sending out communication to stores for rollout. Updated according to directive.
• Responsible for managing and compiling of the Homeware Look book seasonally, as well as monthly Homeware landing communication to be sent to store VMs.
• Required to execute all furniture and homeware installations from concept, costing, production to installation within the store. Signage for installations to be implemented simultaneously. Sketchup models to be presented of installations for directors to sign off.
• Management of all store signage (installations, campaign, promo, revamp, etc.), but excludes price tags.
• Works with the Group VM: Stylist to ensure awareness of ranges / newness that needs to be integrated into lifestyles.
• Involved in rollout of new shopfitting and management of all stores existing shopfitting inventory.
• Provide monthly feedback on homeware integration of all stores by means of video conferencing / photos / in-store visits, etc.

Please note that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application was unsuccessful.

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