Regional Visual Merchandise Manager - EXACT - Southern Region at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the training and development of in-store Visual Merchandisers in Seasonal concepts as well as on-going 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 on-going 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 & Operations Field departments.
• Identify opportunities and communicate solutions to maximise product performance through visual presentation to the Regional Manager and Visual Merchandise Manager
• Implementing adequate control systems relating to visual standards.
• Planning and prioritising 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 co-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

Requirements 

• Grade 12 / matric minimum
• Qualification in Fashion/ Retail Management/ Business (advantageous)
• Minimum 4 years Field Visual merchandise experience (essential)
• 3 years Visual Management experience (essential)
• Fashion retail experience
• Computer literacy in Outlook and Microsoft office
• Excellent planning skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• The ability to persuade and influence
• Sound business acumen
• Valid driver’s license

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar is advantageous
• Proven experience in experiential design, branding and Visual merchandising.
• Industrial design and CAD based design is advantageous
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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: 

• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals  
• Recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others 
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation 
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives 
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes 
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems 
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets 
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results