Visual Assistant

4 days ago

East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The purpose of the role is for the Visual Assistant to contribute creative thoughts to promote products, conceptualize and implement focal statements to store operations. To attract customers by creating impactful displays within marketing and visual guidelines to increase sales and to implement displays that show a flare for fashion and garment co-ordination in line with sales and seasonal trends.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Clothing Retail environment / in a similar role
- Valid code 8 drivers’ licence - endorsed
- Willingness to travel extensively

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Fixtures | Layouts | Flows_**
- Assist with design of 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
- Housekeeping_
- Merchandising 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 product
- Pelmets are tidy and/or appropriately merchandised
- Product Merchandising_
- Have a general understanding of the role, function and processes of the Buying Department and how this impacts at store level
- Assist with keeping the Merchandising Manual updated, by providing valuable feedback 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 the ABC locations of importance and re-coordinate to create freshness and new appeal.
- Understand the Quality Assurance touch points, address product quality issues, as well as soiled or damaged stock.
- Oversee the housing of stock in stock rooms, ensuring that standards and principles are being maintained, and that the floor is sufficiently replenished
- Oversee that lay-byes, hangers and unused fixtures are correctly stored and addressed
- Report and address stock found in unauthorized locations e.g. office, kitchen, behind cash desk, including hidden/saved/put aside stock
- Ensure that all stock displayed on the floor is presentable, steam ironed, trims on garments are dressed correctly and that dump dins are tidy
- Inventory management - in the course of completing visual merchandising tasks assist with general store stock activities including IBTin, IBTout, inventory checks, ticket markdowns etc

**_Marketing Material | Store Signage_**
- Have a general understanding of the role, function and processes of the Marketing Department and how this impacts at store level
- Keep abreast of the Marketing calendar including rollout requirements, implementation of marketing elements and promotional launch dates - ensure implementation of directives
- Report on condition and relevance if external, window and internal signage/marketing material (including directive signage and cash desk presentation)
- Contribute creative ideas and promotional strategies that could enhance turnover.
- Ensure implementation of Marketing directives in stores.
- Create promotional awareness and excitement amongst staff in store.
- Maintain standards for housing and address marketing material and signage that is not in use

**_Communication | Reporting |Training_**
- Buying and Marketing Communication_
- Meet with the Marketing and Buying Teams, dependant on availability, for updates on
upcoming actions needing to be

  • Visual Assistant

    2 days ago

    East London, South Africa Work Africa Full time

    **VISUAL ASSISTANT** / **EAST LONDON - Must have Matric, Valid drivers license and willing to travel extensively between stores** **Job Purpose**: To contribute creative thoughts to promote products, conceptualize and implement focal statements to store operations. Attract customers by creating impactful displays within marketing and visual guidelines to...

  • Regional Visual Merchandiser

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa JUMBO CLOTHING Full time

    A Career opportunity exists for a Regional Visual Merchandiser who will be based in East London. The Regional Visual Merchandiser will fulfill the support function for the JUMBO Eastern Cape Stores (approximately 60 stores). JUMBO has one (1) vacancy to fill. The purpose of the role is for the Regional Visual Merchandiser to contribute creative thoughts to...

  • Regional Visual Merchandiser

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

    Regional Visual Merchandiser is to contribute creative thoughts to promote products, conceptualize and implement focal statements to store operations. **RESPONSIBILITY** - Regional Visual Merchandiser is to contribute creative thoughts to promote products, conceptualize and implement focal statements to store operations. - Implement displays that show a...

  • General Assistant

    4 months ago

    East London, South Africa Aspen Pharma Group Full time

    **Overview** - Prepare, clean and inspect work areas and equipment - Handle and stage raw materials - Sample work area(s) and equipment for contamination - Sanitise drains and pipes to avoid contamination - Related administrative tasks **Responsibilities** **Operational Support** - Execute production activities within established policies, practices and...

  • Assistant Store Manager

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Fashion Fusion Retail Clothing Store Full time

    Fashion Fusion is a well-established South African fashion retailer with aggressive growth. If you have a passion for fashion and want to progress your retail career then we want to talk to you! As an Assistant Store manager you will be experienced in male/female fashion, you will have a flair for visual merchandising and be able to show a sound...

  • Ecommerce Assistant Trading Manager

    2 weeks ago

    East London, South Africa Office Shoes Full time

    What we are looking for**: - Commercially aware with strong visual merchandising focus and the ability to maximise sales and profit opportunities. - Experience in fashion retail and a creative eye for detail. - Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of a briefing tool & HTML beneficial but not a necessity. - Knowledge of the product lifecycle...

  • Assistant Store Manager Miladys

    7 days ago

    East London, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

    Purpose The purpose of the Assistant Store Manager is to support the store manager in managing the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded. - Key Responsibilities - **Stock Management**: - Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and...

  • Production Pharmacist Assistant

    4 months ago

    East London, South Africa Aspen Pharma Group Full time

    **Overview** Receive delivery notes, load materials, dispatch trucks, upload information/ documentation into ERP, and process sales orders. **Responsibilities** **Inspections and Verifications** - Perform visual inspections of rooms, machine parts and equipment - Verify that rooms and equipment are certified clean as per SOP - Verify scale and measuring...

  • Web (UI) Design Intern

    4 weeks ago

    East London, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    About the roleAs a Web UI Design Intern with a focus on WordPress and Social Media, you will assist our team in creating Word Press websites while also contributing to the development and execution of social media strategies. This internship offers the opportunity to work on web design projects, collaborate with the social media team to create engaging...

  • Fixed-term Sales Assistant

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

    **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques. - Adhere to stock loss controls in store. - Ensure individual targets are met consistently. - Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase - Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards to optimise...

  • Web (UI) Design Intern

    4 weeks ago

    East London, South Africa Signa Opportunity Full time

    About the roleAs a Web UI Design Intern with a focus on WordPress and Social Media, you will assist our team in creating Word Press websites while also contributing to the development and execution of social media strategies. This internship offers the opportunity to work on web design projects, collaborate with the social media team to create engaging...

  • Assistant Store Manager

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    **Listing reference**: 015696**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:Wholesale & Retail Trade - **Job category**:FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain**Location**:East London - **Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related - **EE position**:Yes**Introduction** - Are you passionate about retail and service excellence? Are you...

  • Web (UI) Design Intern

    4 weeks ago

    East london, South Africa Signa Opportunity Full time

    About the role As a Web UI Design Intern with a focus on WordPress and Social Media, you will assist our team in creating Word Press websites while also contributing to the development and execution of social media strategies. This internship offers the opportunity to work on web design projects, collaborate with the social media team to create engaging...

  • Regional Retail Auditor

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Rage SA Full time

    _Rage is a Leading Fashion Retailer of footwear and apparel in ladies' and children’s markets in South Africa. With a range of shoes, clothing, handbags, and perfumes that are inspired by the latest trends across the globe. Rage makes sure you step out in style every time and anywhere with over 650 stores across South Africa._ Rage is looking for a Visual...

  • Assistant Store Manager Mr Price Sport

    54 seconds ago

    East London, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

    **Purpose** Support the Store Manager to lead and manage the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded. **Key Responsibilities** - **Stock Management**: - Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor, - monitor and...

  • 24 Hour Flexi Sales Associate

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Homechoice Full time

    Purpose of the role Manage the customer journey account opening and order processing - Ensure Customers are greeted on entry. Ensure that her immediate need is ascertained - Ensure products are visually displayed as in that of the catalogue - NTF customers are to be encouraged / incentivised to open an account - Ensure pricing is correct on product and...

  • 24 Hour Flexi Sales Associate

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Homechoice Full time

    What you will love doing in this role Manage the customer journey account opening and order processing - Ensure Customers are greeted on entry. Ensure that her immediate need is ascertained - Ensure products are visually displayed as in that of the catalogue - NTF customers are to be encouraged / incentivised to open an account - Ensure pricing is correct...

  • 24 Hour Flexi Sales Associate

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Homechoice Full time

    **Purpose of the role** **Manage the customer journey account opening and order processing** - Ensure Customers are greeted on entry. Ensure that her immediate need is ascertained - Ensure products are visually displayed as in that of the catalogue - NTF customers are to be encouraged / incentivised to open an account - Ensure pricing is correct on product...

  • Production Co-ordinator

    2 weeks ago

    East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

    **REQUIREMENTS**: - Grade 12 / National Diploma in Operation Management or Production Technology - Min 3 years in Production and MES System - Admin experience would be additional advantage **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Provide assistance to the Production Manager and Team Leaders to manage production shifts - Compile all process files - Ensure process files and...

  • Store Manager Sheet Street

    7 months ago

    East London, South Africa Mr Price Group Full time

    Lead and manage the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded. Qualifications: Grade 12 3 Years’ of Store or Assistant Store Management experience preferably in a similar style of retail store. Sales & service management. Budgeting. You are proficient in MS Office...