Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours) The Store Visual Merchandiser plays a critical role in bringing the Foschini brand to life within the retail environment. This position is responsible for delivering world-class in-store visual merchandising that reflects the brand’s identity, aligns with current and emerging fashion trends, and enhances the overall customer shopping experience.
By creating visually appealing, trend-driven, and commercially effective displays, the Store Visual Merchandiser supports sales performance while ensuring consistency with Foschini’s brand, housing, and visual merchandising standards. Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
The role requires a creative, detail-oriented, and commercially aware individual who is passionate about fashion and retail. The successful candidate will work closely with store management and teams to ensure that visual standards are maintained at all times, contributing to a customer-centric environment that inspires, engages, and excites shoppers. Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
Key Responsibilities
The Store Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for the effective execution of all visual merchandising activities within the store. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implement in-store visual merchandising in accordance with Foschini’s brand identity, housing principles, and seasonal trend guidelines
- Translate fashion trends and brand direction into impactful in-store presentations that drive customer engagement and sales
- Ensure that all visual elements, including windows, mannequins, fixtures, and product displays, meet world-class visual merchandising standards
- Maintain a consistent and appealing store layout that enhances customer flow, visibility, and ease of shopping
- Plan, prioritize, and execute daily, weekly, and seasonal visual merchandising activities in line with trading requirements
- Monitor visual merchandising standards continuously and take corrective action where necessary
- Implement and maintain appropriate control systems to ensure consistency and sustainability of visual merchandising standards
- Manage and care for visual merchandising assets, props, and equipment, ensuring they are used effectively and responsibly
- Control visual merchandising expenses in line with allocated budgets and business requirements
- Collaborate with store management and staff to ensure alignment between visual presentation and operational needs
- Contribute to delivering an exceptional customer brand experience by creating an inspiring and welcoming retail environment
- Support promotional activities, product launches, and seasonal campaigns through effective visual execution
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards related to visual merchandising activities, Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Matric Certificate
- Proven visual merchandising experience (essential), preferably within a fashion retail environment
- Previous retail experience, with an understanding of store operations and customer service
Experience working with fashion trends, branded retail environments, and visual merchandising guidelines will be a strong advantage. Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
Skills & Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong persuasion and influencing skills to support visual decisions and encourage adherence to brand standards
- Sound business and commercial awareness, with an understanding of how visual merchandising impacts sales and customer behavior
- A genuine passion for fashion, trends, and working with a leading retail brand
- Strong organizational and planning skills, enabling effective prioritization of multiple tasks and deadlines
- High attention to detail, ensuring precision and consistency in all visual executions
- Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment
- Ability to work independently while remaining accountable for results
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and implement improvements, Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
Competencies for Success
To succeed in this role, the Store Visual Merchandiser must demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- High energy, enthusiasm, and urgency when taking on new challenges and responsibilities
- Ability to build and maintain effective formal and informal working relationships
- Strong customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Openness to innovation and adoption of digital tools and technology
- Ability to motivate self and contribute positively to team morale
- Willingness to use feedback and reflection to identify strengths and development areas
- Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to learning and growth, Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
Employment Equity
In line with Foschini Group’s commitment to transformation and diversity, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. TFG is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.
About TFG
At TFG, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As an internationally diversified retail group with a portfolio of 34 specialty lifestyle and apparel brands, we are passionate about inspiring our customers to live their best lives. Our brands are woven into the daily lives of millions of customers across Africa and beyond. Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
TFG is a purpose-led organization that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We strive to create remarkable omnichannel experiences that connect seamlessly across physical and digital platforms. More than just a workplace, TFG is a launchpad for personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to grow across our diverse brand portfolio.
About Foschini
For over 100 years, Foschini has been a trusted fashion destination for South African women. The brand is known for delivering stylish, contemporary fashion that reflects global trends while remaining accessible and relevant to local customers. Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
Foschini’s diverse product offering includes smart and casual apparel, denim, leisurewear, accessories, lingerie, footwear, cosmetics, jewellery, and kidswear. With a strong focus on quality, value, and a modern shopping experience, Foschini continues to evolve with its customers’ needs, creating vibrant, trend-driven retail spaces that inspire confidence and self-expression.
Are You Ready to Join Us?
If you are passionate about fashion, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and have a keen eye for visual detail, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of South Africa’s leading fashion brands. Join Foschini and TFG, and be part of a team that brings fashion to life every day.
Apply here: Store Visual Merchandiser
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Store Visual Merchandiser (40 Hours)
