Merchandiser
Job description
This is a summary of what the job involves to help you decide if you are a good fit.
We are looking for a Merchandiser to join our team!
As a Merchandiser, you need to make sure that a store’s shelves are filled with the right products, they look good, and they’re priced correctly to attract customers and boost sales. Think of it as making the store look nice and helping products sell better.
This position requires you to work between multiple stores within a specific area. The Fixed Term contract and duration will be discussed during the interview.
What you’ll do
This is a list of tasks that you will be responsible for doing on your days at work.
- Count and determine stock to be merchandised and document
- Unpack stock and document what has been received
- Organize and display products to attract customers and make sure all lines are on display
- Keep accurate records of all stock used and continuously monitor stock levels
- Change displays to match what we have or promote
- Stick to display rules and plans
- Use creative ideas to grab customers’ attention
- Create special displays for different seasons or promotions
- Check quality of products and report any damages
- Fill shelves and keep track of what’s in stock
- Make sure old or bad products are removed and new ones are stacked and displayed
- Plan what products to have and how many
- Work with various teams, including the marketing and sales teams
- Use colors, lights, props, and decorations to make displays look better
- Create plans for how the store looks and design signs and ads
- Keep area clean, tidy and uncluttered including store room
- Accuracy of procuct indicator (PI) labels and price stickers
- Advise customers on the use of products and provide feedback on all complaints, queries and requests
Requirements
This is a list of things you will need in order to be considered for this role
- Matric
- English
- Within 15km from job
- Clear criminal record
Preferences
Meeting the preferences would be a plus, but if you don’t, it won’t stop companies from considering you.
- EE/AA candidates
- South African candidates
- Experience: Merchandiser
- English
- Previous merchandising experience or in a similar field
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work with different teams
Application Process
This is a list of things you will need to do when completing your application to this job.
Assessments required for application
- Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery (Complete)
- Are there other people in your household that earn an income? (Only for research purposes)
- My monthly combined household income is R5500 or less. (Only for research purposes)
- Do you have a valid National Senior Certificate (Matric certificate) or equivalent?
- You may be contacted telephonically for an interview, please confirm your mobile number or alternative number where you can be contacted on.
- Are you comfortable travelling between different stores within a specific area?
- Do you like working with people?
- Do you have access to reliable transport?
- Do you own/have a smartphone?
- Which smartphone do you have?
- Does your smartphone have at least 16GB of storage?
- How do you handle working under pressure?
- Do you have a criminal record?
- What will your approach be to handle rude, unhappy or difficult customers?
- In which area do you currently live? (Please be specific in providing the suburb, district or city)
