Visual Merchandiser at Scotch & Soda South Africa

About the job
Scotch & Soda, South Africa has an exciting opportunity available for a Visual Merchandiser to join our team.

Requirements:

This position requires education to at least Matric level (ideally post Matric diploma in Design field) along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and environment/brand. 

The Visual Merchandiser is an integral part of the company’s overall performance; in terms of image, the shopping experience, perception and brand equity. The job holder must have a good eye for fashion, up to date with the latest trends and be creative.

He/ she must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company and merchandising policies and procedures as well as an understanding of how a store operates. 

They must have good administrative skills, time management, excellent product knowledge and passion for Scotch & Soda.

The job holder must be able to demonstrate a creative, positive, hands-on, can-do attitude, pro-active ability. He or she must take responsibility for their work, be a team player, be accurate and have above average customer relation skills. 

He or she must also be able to work well under pressure, do floor and other priorities on an ongoing basis, and be able to add value to the Scotch & Soda experience. They must be physically fit as this position requires lifting etc from time to time. Must have a valid drivers license.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Identify correct stories in line with buying strategy. 
• Provide store specific solutions for layout deviations from VM guideline. 
• Visual Merchandising and Housekeeping
• Ensure that all deadlines for launches and promotions are met
• Monitor stock volumes and performance in stores and provide feedback
• Interpret stock reports and provide feedback to the team
• Ensure Look books and VM guidelines are sent out timeously
• Ensure a high standard of visual merchandising in line with the company’s vision and brand identity in the respective store
• Innovative, creative and fashionable Fast, flexible and thrive on change and new challenges Maintain the VM standards and ensure world-class execution
• Coach and guide store managers on VM execution
• Be a quick decision maker, thinking on your feet
• Have excellent organisational skills 
• Have great communication skills and ability to present to groups
• Believe that making a store visually appealing sells merchandise