Regional Visual Merchandiser

Regional Visual Merchandiser is to contribute creative thoughts to promote products, conceptualize and implement focal statements to store operations.RESPONSIBILITYRegional Visual Merchandiser is to contribute creative thoughts to promote products, conceptualize and implement focal statements to store operations.Implement displays that show a flare for fashion and garment coordination and are in line with category sales contributors and seasonal trends interpreted by the company’s customer profile.Work as part of a team and groom staff to ensure a high level of attention to detail is applied in stores.Ensure deadlines are met in accordance with directives received from Head OfficeFIXTURES | LAYOUTS | FLOWSDesign floor plans that encourage easy flow of foot traffic, allowing customers to view maximum product variety whilst ensuring key lifestyles are easy to locate.Ensure shrinkage is minimised through strategically placed fixtures.Fixtures/rails must be aligned to floor plan, lined up with precision and allow adequate spacing for ease of the shopping customer.Monitor adequate lighting to promote product and emphasize select product, using space and lighting creatively.Identify primary/ secondary/ tertiary locations within the store and department areas and implement product flow principles to ensure that the store displays look new and fresh.Maintain merchandise fixture inventory, monitoring functionality and report on store needs, sourcing materials where necessary e.g. models, props, equipment, signage, accessories, steam irons. HOUSEKEEPINGMerchandising fixtures, rails and shelving are in good repair and clean.Floors, walls, windows, mirrors are in good repair and clean.Correct hangers are in use, in good repair and clean.The floor is clear, except for appropriately merchandised productPelmets are tidy and/or appropriately merchandised.PRODUCT MERCHANDISINGHave a general understanding of the role, function and processes of the BuyingDepartment and how this impacts at store level.Keep the Merchandising Manual updated, amending it where necessary to include the best principles devised.Ensure that stores have a copy of Merchandising Manual and all staff are familiar and understand its contents.Ensure merchandising principles are implemented and maintained.Ensure all store management is taken through merchandising principles and sign a copy as confirmation thereof.Ensure the correct utilization of space in line with key indicators such as stock holding and turnover per m2 comparisons, as well as peak and low season periods.Regularly change window displays and implement display directives from Head Office.With knowledge of current and future trends and activities in fashion, design and culture, create eye-catching focal displays that enhance product appeal and turnover, assisting in the installing and dismantling of displays.Implement promotional product displays, informing stores in advance of merchandising plans and preparation.Move stock through