{"id":36454,"date":"2026-05-22T18:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/in-store-visual-merchandiser-specialist-bloemfontein-free-state\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T18:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:02:42","slug":"in-store-visual-merchandiser-specialist-bloemfontein-free-state","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/in-store-visual-merchandiser-specialist-bloemfontein-free-state\/","title":{"rendered":"In-Store Visual Merchandiser Specialist &#8211; Bloemfontein Free State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PURPOSE &amp; OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>KEY\u00a0RESPONSIBILITIES:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Communication:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tCascade information given by\u00a0Regional\u00a0VM\u00a0Manager to Store Manager\u00a0and\u00a0store staff through Training and meetings\u00a0<br \/>\n\tParticipate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and\u00a0sales and retail KPI\u00a0analysis\u00a0in order to\u00a0drive sales through VM\u00a0<br \/>\n\tGive feedback to the RBO on Stores\u2019 needs after discussing with Store Manager\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Merchandising Display:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience\u00a0to\u00a0all consumers\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnsure all windows are presented to a high standards including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication\u00a0<br \/>\n\tIn charge of creating clear Shop \u2013In-Shop\u2019s to emphasize category presentation\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnsure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDress in-store mannequins and place props correctly\u00a0<br \/>\n\tApply and maintain Retail Standards\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDaily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMonthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system\u00a0<br \/>\n\tUpdate weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan\u00a0<br \/>\n\tNight\u00a0shift: campaign change\u00a0<br \/>\n\tLead\u00a0store staff\u00a0by example, organize their work time and tasks\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In-store\u00a0VM\u00a0Training:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Train co-workers on:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tGlobal Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\u201cGetting\u00a0to know your stores\u201d and wall configuration &#8211; Train the Trainer\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnhancing consumer\u00a0journey\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>VM Reporting:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tKeep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends\u00a0across the store location area.\u00a0Communicate\u00a0information to Market VM Manager\u00a0<br \/>\n\tIdentify and communicate store needs fixtures\/ ISC to Market VM Manager\u00a0<br \/>\n\tOther duties as requested by SM\/Market VM Manager\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Equipment\u00a0control:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tReturns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props &amp; graphic frames\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage fixtures with care to avoid\u00a0damages\u00a0<br \/>\n\tIs familiar with health and safety issues\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnsure there is a VM corner at BOH to keep all VM\u00a0elements\u00a0packed accordingly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Customer\u00a0service\u00a0and\u00a0operational\u00a0tasks:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tExecute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers\u2019 expectations\u00a0<br \/>\n\tBe\u00a0a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting\u00a0the Brand\u00a0Attitude and Values\u00a0<br \/>\n\tUse Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions\u00a0<br \/>\n\tCommunicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers\u2019 needs\u00a0and strengthen their connection to the Brand\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMinimize loss in\u00a0both,\u00a0the stockroom and the sales floor\u00a0<br \/>\n\tPerform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner\u00a0<br \/>\n\tCollaborate productively and respectfully with team members\u00a0<br \/>\n\tComplete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSeek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>KEY\u00a0RELATIONSHIPS:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tConsumers\u00a0<br \/>\n\tPeers \/ Supervisor, VM Manager, Deputy Manager, Store Manager\u00a0<br \/>\n\tRegional VM\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>KNOWLEDGE,\u00a0SKILLS\u00a0AND ABILITIES:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tInterest in fashion &amp; sports desirable\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEnglish-skills beneficial\u00a0<br \/>\n\tOrganized and detailed oriented\u00a0<br \/>\n\tIs able to\u00a0follow directives\u00a0<br \/>\n\tGood numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSelf &#8211;\u00a0motivated\u00a0<br \/>\n\tWork as a team\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEffective problem-solving abilities\u00a0<br \/>\n\tA good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>MINIMUM\u00a0QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric Certification\u00a0<br \/>\n\t2 &#8211; 3\u00a0years\u00a0of visual merchandising\u00a0experience\u00a0\u00a0in a retail environment<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) or<\/p>\n<p>jobs.adidas-group.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.adidas-group.com","_company_name":"adidas Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[25],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-36454","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-free-state","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/36454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=36454"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=36454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}