Visual Merchandising Champion – Drive Store Excellence

Join Ackermans and bring our visual merchandising strategy to life in-store. You will implement VM plans using core merchandising principles, while coaching and upskilling Phadimas through effective communication and feedback. Your role will focus on achieving consistent, high visual standards across stores, enhancing the customer experience and influencing shoppers to choose Ackermans as their preferred destination, ultimately supporting sales growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TRANSITIONAL PERIOD

1. Attend and actively participate in Seasonal VM Alignment session. During this session the strategy for the season as well as supporting resources will be shared:

• Pre-populated presentation template

• VM Seasonal calendar

• Mock training session

• Video material

2. SBU roll out to all stores:

• Using provided resources, schedule; prepare for and host roll out training session.

• Support the roll out to store Phadimas (which will happen via a TMT / ALC).

PEAK SEASON:

1. Field VM Roadshow in the form of nodal roll out workshops.

• Using the VM tools and resources available, the workshop should be focused on further upskilling the Phadimas on the seasonal strategy and implementation thereof.

2. Regular visits to top 10 stores as per predetermined regional store list

TAIL END PERIOD:

• Regional stores / special requirements

• Low / high density solutions

• Transitional guide

• DVM rolls down to SBU / Divisions by means of presentation / virtual session

COMPANY INITIATIVES (PROJECT) LAUNCHES:

• Roll out of a training pack in support of the launch – SBU/DSM/stores, after a SC briefing session with field VM team

NEW STORE OPENINGS (NSO'S) SUPPORT

• Focus during time spent at the store will be to to train all the staff to understand seasonal and promotional/ sixways to win principles. In order to equip them to maintain the standard after opening.

• Resources: Seasonal look, promotional manual, nso manual and #sixwaystowin pack

EXPENSES:

• Effectively control personal budgets:

- Reviewed monthly

• Managed with confidence, great understanding and any overspend is communicated

1. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a visual fashion merchandising role with a reputable / value retail clothing chain.

• The ability to translate & train VM specifications into the specific store environments and displays in a simple and understandable manner.

2. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• Matric

Preferred:

• A relevant Communications/Marketing/Design Certificate

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Knowledge of VM best practices and principles, techniques and VM trends as well an excellent grasp of customer behaviour.

SKILLS required:

• Excellent organizational skills, planning, project management, and time management expertise

• Self-reliant, self-motivated, results-orientated

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels

• A good balance between creative flair and practical execution is critical

• Effective problem-solving abilities are crucial

• The ability to follow both written and verbal instruction with great attention to detail and thoroughness is essential

• Training/Coaching skills

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

• Valid drivers’ license