Field Visual Merchandiser - Cape Town
Core Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 16 March 2026

Job Details

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Field Visual Merchandiser to support our retail stores by ensuring consistent execution of merchandising strategies and in-store standards. This role involves regular store visits, collaboration with internal teams, and hands-on implementation of merchandising plans to enhance the customer experience and drive sales performance.

Skills & Experience Required

  • 1–2 years’ experience in visual merchandising, retail execution, or store support (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of retail merchandising principles
  • High attention to detail and strong visual execution standards
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based role
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Comfortable with reporting, photography standards, and admin tasks
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the region

Key Responsibilities

Visual Merchandising Execution

  • Conduct regular physical store visits
  • Implement approved merchandising plans across tables, wall bays, and accessory zones
  • Maintain Apple compliance across all displays and fixtures
  • Support senior Field Visual Merchandisers during store visits when required
  • Ensure marketing displays, signage, and price guides are accurate and up to date
  • Support demo placement, consolidation, and optimisation

Profitability & Business Growth

  • Identify stock gaps and escalate issues within agreed timelines
  • Ensure correct signage placement for 3PP promotional activity
  • Optimise trading density to support accessories growth
  • Maintain brand and sub-brand integrity across all stores
  • Ensure sales floors are fully utilised and visually refreshed
  • Apply store-specific insights, demographics, and trends to merchandising decisions

Reporting & Insights

  • Submit same-day End-of-Day (EOD) reports with high-quality photographic evidence
  • Maintain demo tracking sheets and update within 24 hours of any changes
  • Provide weekly insights and accessory trend feedback to stores
  • Compile and submit monthly comparative shopping feedback
  • Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) accessory preparation

Administration & Planning

  • Adhere to iStore APR and APP merchandising guidelines
  • Create and manage POA (Proof of Action) documents for store task completion
    Partner with the VM Manager to design and roll out creative, uniform merchandising plans
  • Plan accessories and demo layouts for new store openings and existing stores
  • Create, update, and distribute accurate 3PP price guides
  • Support administrative tasks related to new store openings

Team Collaboration

  • Cover store visits for senior Field VMs when required
  • Participate in store openings, campaigns, and special projects
  • Maintain strong communication between stores, VM team, and management
  • Share regular regional insights and best practices

What We’re Looking For

  • A hands-on, proactive individual with a strong eye for detail
  • Someone commercially minded who understands how merchandising drives sales
  • A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard retail environment
  • Organised, disciplined, and accountable in execution and reporting