Group Visual Merchandiser: Homeware at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

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.

This role will be based at our Greenpoint office.

Main accountabilities:

• 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 Lookbook seasonally.
• Required to conceptualize all furniture and homeware installations and oversee costing, production and installation of designs within the store. Signage for installations to be implemented simultaneously. Sketchup models to be presented of installations for directors to sign off.
• Works with the Group VM: Stylist to ensure awareness of ranges/newness that needs to be integrated into lifestyles.
• Provide monthly feedback on homeware integration of all stores by means of video conferencing/photos/in-store visits etc.

Skills/ competencies:

• An Interior Décor or Design Diploma/ Retail/ fashion/ Design
• Min 5 years work experience in the décor retail industry.
• Excellent technical knowledge of design software e.g., Sketchup
• Passion for décor, design, and lifestyle trends with ability to conceptualize installations, integrate homeware in line with our brand.
• The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well communicating directives to in-store VM’s to ensure correct role out.
• 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 Weylandts products.
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport. Travel on a national basis
• Self-starter & team player