Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the training and development of in-store visual merchandisers in seasonal concepts as well as ongoing development of our brand image. Assist in preparation and execution of store training. This could include store visits, workshops in key stores or markets and trunk shows Empower field based executors of both our department's seasonal concepts and ongoing presentation standards to train and develop their own teams. Understand; communicate trends in terms of merchandising, visual display, and display styles Execute and monitor merchandise solutions, in line with the visual merchandising strategic objectives Appropriately interpreting visual display guidelines as determined by the company Build constructive relationships with the marketing and operations field departments Identify opportunities and communicate solutions to maximize product performance through visual presentation to the regional manager and visual merchandise manager Implementing adequate control systems relating to visual standards Planning and prioritizing area activities (scheduling, sales and promotions) Monitoring and controlling the regional budgetary expenditure allocated Manage the visual elements and ensure world class visual merchandise standards Ensure the controlling and c-ordination of the distribution of all window and in-store visual equipment Training and developing the field and store employees to achieve the required visual standard

Qualifications and Experience:

Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma in Fashion/ Marketing/ Retail Management/ Business (advantageous) Minimum 3 years Visual merchandise experience (essential) Field/ Roaming visual experience (essential) 2-3 years management/leadership experience Valid driver's license

Skills:

Branding and Positioning Content Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Marketing Metrics Media and Public Relations Digital Advertising Digital Analytics Digital Ecosystem Management Marketing Digital Literacy

Behaviours:

Business Insight

- applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives

Collaborates

- effectively works with others to achieve shared goals

Communicates Effectively

- conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner

Drives Results

- sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results

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

Organizational savvy

- understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people

Plans and Aligns

- develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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