Merchandiser – VKB Retail, Reitz, Free State needed at VKB Group

Job Description

• We are looking for a creative retail Merchandiser to increase sales, get buyer’s attention and to provide an excellent in-store experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Preference will be given to candidates with their own vehicle
• Proven work experience as a merchandiser
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Solid experience in visual merchandising
• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to analyse sales merchandising reports and survey results

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement a merchandising strategy
• Visiting retail stores to ensure that stock are packed on shelves according to guidelines
• Ensuring that displays are neat and according to company standards
• Act in alignment to the organisation’s culture, products, image and target market
• Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements

Skills Required

• Problem definition and analyses
• Decision making skills
• Team work – Verbal Communication
• Compliance – Organising and planning
• Personal resilience – Service orientation
• Client service
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Constantly adding value to the functions of the job
• The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well as directing and coaching others.
• Good knowledge of merchandising policies and procedures in retail environment
• Strong coaching, administrative skills, excellent product knowledge and passion for Agriculture products.