Job Description

: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)
• 2-3 years in-store Fashion retail experience (essential)
• Field/ Roaming visual experience (desired)
• 2-3 years Fashion retail experience
• Valid drivers 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:

• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.About Us:Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.Are you with us?About the Team:At Totalsports we're all about PERFORMANCE, we INSPIRE, we're AUTHENTIC, we're MOTIVATING, we INNOVATE, and we are REAL. We are looking for a team player who embodies a passion for sports and keeping fit and healthy, as well as an individual who develops, inspires, motivates and drives a high-performance.We're the #HomeofSport, join our commitment to inspire & unlock potential by making sport & fitness accessible to everyone

The Foschini Group