Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Retail Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for creating the right image to entice customers to buy products, increase sales and maximize profits.
The Retail Visual Merchandiser may oversee the creation of store displays or create and distribute sales tactic training materials.
Responsibilities
Positioning promotional displays very creatively to entice the shoppers.
Collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and stores to ensure proper execution of promotional plans.
Analyzing sales rankings to promote the correct merchandise
Sharing comments and ideas with department manager to improve product selection
Planning and organizing the resources required for floor coordination and changes
Implementing commercial criteria and projects agreed with the Regional Commercial team
Cooperating with Operations for the correct reception of the merchandise, returns to the distribution centre, stock replenishment
Managing and changing shelf arrangements and block displays.
Supporting customer service on the floor by training line attendants on the key criteria of product knowledge and displays.
Managing the educational materials for training employees
Managing layout plans of store and maintain inventory of products
Gathering information on market trends and customers’ reactions to products
Analyzing sales figures – reporting
growth, expansion, and change in markets
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field
At least 4-6 years of merchandising experience in Retail will be preferred
Knowledge of retail KPI’s
Knowledge of merchandising, product management & assortment.
Demonstrated ability to work well under tight deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to travel.
Subscribes to the highest ethical business standards
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading “RETAIL VISUAL MERCHANDISER” by 22nd December 2020 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
The position is filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
