EMPREGO

Coordinator: Visual Merchandise

The Foschini Group-Parow, África do Sul

Job ID:12298

  • Position Type:Full-Time
  • Job Function:Marketing & Communications
  • Workplace Type:Head Office
  • Division:Exact
  • Province:Western Cape
  • Location:Cape Town North
  • Suburb:Parow (Parow)

Position Description:
Visual Merchandise Co-ordinator

Cape Town | Permanent

We’re Looking to grow our Family!

Exact is an exciting, growing family brand - and a great position has opened up in our Marketing Team! We’re looking for someone who is assertive, deadline orientated and that has an eye for detail to join our family. So if you’re a go-getter who is willing to work hard & grow with our brand, we’re looking for you!

Responsibilities:
Merchandising:

  • Ensure all buying strategies are interpreted into workable layout solutions & ensure stores are easy to shop and in line with seasonal merchandise strategy
  • To workshop/communicate all merchandise principles nationally to ensure successful implementation

Communication:

  • Visual Presentations delivered, verbal and written communication (manuals, mailers etc) meets company standards
  • Mock-ups - communicate and facilitate any communication and set up processes required to get relevant sign off for various projects

Production & Briefs:

  • Sign off all relevant sizes, substrates and quantities with the creative & design manager & ensure that stores receives the correct elements/quantities
  • Follow-up on all relevant parties to ensure that critical deadlines are met to ensure delivery into store
  • Ensure that all creative briefs are executed timeously within a critical path to ensure delivery into store
  • Ensure that all print material is quoted for and signed off within the critical path to ensure effective budget use

Stores - New/Revamps:

  • Ensure attendance of all shop fitting meetings and to provide open communication
  • Work closely with store design department regarding layouts/equipment etc
  • Ensure all visuals and equipment are in place on time for new stores and revamp stores
  • Facilitate a feedback process on every store opening / revamp

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year visual merchandising experience
  • Strong verbal & written communication
  • Demonstrate ability to take own initiative & work independently
  • Able to take a brief, interpret it & action
  • Team player - with exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Deadline orientated & the ability to handle pressure
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Proficiency in the following:Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Proficiency in design programs would be advantageous, In design knowledge required

**Competencies and behaviours:

  • Good organisational skills
  • Commercial awareness & value mindset
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability, speed & agility
  • Creativity & Innovative thinking
  • Good team working skills
  • Great written communication skills
  • A passion for retail & the fashion environment
  • The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to work independently
  • The ability to take initiative
  • Open to new ideas
  • A high level of attention to detail