Visual Merchandise Specialist - Totalsports - Cape Town at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Responsibilities

• Tell the story: Turn campaigns, product drops, and brand moments into powerful in-store displays that connect style with sport.
• Own new beginnings: Bring our visual layers into new store openings and work closely with procurement to make it happen.
• Set the standard: Keep our stores looking sharp by driving visual consistency that meets both brand and business goals.
• Roll out big moments: Support national windows and campaign executions, working alongside marketing, buying & operations teams.
• Lead with trends: Translate seasonal direction and global sport style into visuals that resonate with the Totalsports athlete.
• Empower stores: Equip teams with the tools, training & confidence to deliver winning displays every day.
• Drive performance: Use sales insights & feedback from the field to refine and improve our visual game.

What we're looking for:

• Visual merchandising know-how – experience in creating strong retail or sports-led displays.
• Creative edge – fresh, commercial ideas that excite our customer.
• Sport & Style awareness – an eye for what’s trending locally & globally in footwear, apparel & culture.
• Detail obsession – precision from product flow to clean execution.
• Great communicator – able to engage with store teams, managers & head office partners.
• Organised & agile – capable of planning, prioritising & delivering across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Minimum 1 year of Visual Merchandising experience (essential)
• 2–3 years of in-store Fashion Retail experience (essential)
• Field/Roaming visual experience (preferred)
• Computer literacy (Outlook & Microsoft Office)
• Strong planning & organisational skills
• Excellent communication in English
• Ability to persuade & influence
• Solid business acumen
• A qualification in Fashion, Marketing, Retail Management or Business (advantageous)