Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for the Print, Display and Visual Merchandising aspects within The Body Shop stores. This role reports to the Brand Manager and will be based at the Clicks Head Office in Cape Town.
Job description
Main Purpose:
To maintain excellence in all aspects of store presentation in stand-alone 'The Body Shop' Stores and all formats in Clicks including stores-in-stores, to ensure a positive customer experience and seamless brand execution, within budget and aligned to brand standards.
Job Objectives:

• To manage the logistics of all visual merchandising for store modernisation, refresh programs and new store openings that includes componentry, POS and in-store display equipment, in-store execution and internal design.
• To liaise with internal and external stakeholders on workflow for promotions and product advertisements to deadlines.
• To coordinate the ordering of printing, equipment and VM componentry for all stores and ensure on time distribution.
• To communicate information and support store teams on all aspects of in store presentation and brand guidelines to ensure consistent execution and the right visual impact - for example the monthly trading pack.
• To follow-up and ensure that the correct print and display materials and equipment/componentry have been delivered to stores.
• To undertake store visits, roadshows and other mechanics to gather feedback on print and display materials and ensure the correct implementation of the visual merchandising standards at all times across all stores.
• To continually monitor and update visual merchandising in line with Group and brand standards.
• To update and maintain an inventory of merchandising equipment/componentry.
• To attend the store roll outs and new store openings and assist with implementation.
• To execute the business event plan within the budget allocated and to deliver compliance to global standards within budget.

Minimum requirements
Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of visual merchandising principles
• Knowledge of marketing concepts and principles
• Knowledge of retail industry principles

Job Skills:

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Planning and organising skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Creative flair
• Ability to work with large amounts of information from various sources and consolidate into a simplified communication

Experience:

• Essential: 3 years' experience in merchandising and display
• Essential: Experience in a retail / FMCG environment

Education:

• Essential: Grade 12
• Essential: Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Advertising or equivalent

Essential Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Relating and Networking
• Creating and Innovating

Skills Required