RPO Recruitment’s client in the retail industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Group Visual Merchandiser (Homeware) to join their team in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities:

• Designing the layout and display of carpet installations and homeware shelves, linen, bathroom, and kitchen areas ensuring that newness is showcased and sending out communication to stores for rollout. Updated according to directive.
• Responsible for managing and compiling of the Homeware Look-book seasonally
• Required to conceptualize all furniture and homeware installations and oversee costing, production and installation of designs within the store
• Signage for installations to be implemented simultaneously
• Sketchup models to be presented of installations for directors to sign off
• Works with the Group VM: Stylist to ensure awareness of ranges/newness that needs to be integrated into lifestyles
• Provide monthly feedback on homeware integration of all stores by means of video conferencing/photos/in-store visits

Requirements:

• An Interior Décor or Design Diploma/ Retail/ fashion/ Design
• Minimum 5 years' work experience in the décor retail industry
• Excellent technical knowledge of design software, e.g., Sketchup
• Passion for décor, design, and lifestyle trends with ability to conceptualize installations, integrate homeware in line with their brand
• The ability to interpret briefs and demonstrate creativity in generating creative concepts, as well communicating directives to in-store VM’s to ensure correct role out
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and proven ability to show initiative.
• The position requires great attention to detail and conceptual and creative ability
• Good knowledge of company and merchandising policies and procedures in retail environment
• Strong administrative skills, excellent product knowledge and passion for products
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport
• Travel on a national basis
• Self-starter & team player

Benefits:

• Salary: R400K/yr - R450K/yr, salary negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.