Field Visual Merchandiser - Cape Town
Core Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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