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Visual Merchandise Specialist | Markham | Gauteng Jobs in Gauteng at The Foschini Group
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Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the training and development of in-store visual merchandisers in seasonal concepts as well as ongoing 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 ongoing 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 and operations field departments
Identify opportunities and communicate solutions to maximize product performance through visual presentation to the regional manager and visual merchandise manager
Implementing adequate control systems relating to visual standards
Planning and prioritizing 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 c-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
Qualifications and Experience:
Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma in Fashion/ Marketing/ Retail Management/ Business (advantageous)
Minimum 3 years Visual merchandise experience (essential)
Field/ Roaming visual experience (essential)
2-3 years management/leadership experience
Valid driver’s license
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:
Business Insight – applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
Collaborates – effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
Drives Results – sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Manages Complexity – interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Organizational savvy – understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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Title: Visual Merchandise Specialist | Markham | Gauteng
Company: The Foschini Group
Location: Gauteng
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