*Vacancy:* Virtual Merchandising Manager *Location:* Cape Town *Apply Now:* https://qrcd.org/8Arg We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Visual Merchandise Manager to lead a team and elevate a high-end brand presence. Key Responsibilities: - Creating and implementing a visual merchandising strategy for the Company. - Ensuring the strategy is in line with the Company brand, products, and target market. - Generating sketches of visual displays that meet visual design requirements. - Finalizing designs and creating detailed floor plans for display areas. - Sourcing the props, creative materials, and accessories for displays. - Changing displays to promote new product launches or to reflect festive or seasonal themes. - Ensuring uniformity of displays across multiple store locations. - Liaising with other retail professionals, including buyers, marketing executives, and retail merchandisers, when necessary. - Monitoring costs and working within budget. - Researching lifestyle and design trends that will inform the visual merchandising strategy. - Training of staff in VM standards/Principles of display. - National Bimonthly and annual audit of stores in JHB/DBN/PE. - Ensure standards are upheld for store layout/design, Store Revamps. - Manage the annual critical path document for each campaign. - Help conceptualize product special offers & promotions. - VM & Head of Graphics to conceptualize campaigns & present to EXCO. - Manage In-store display for campaigns across all 26 stores & 2 franchise. - Project management of all props and print production in-house and with suppliers. - Communication of audit document to store managers & regionals to ensure adequate stock levels of permanent fixtures. - Conceptualize and execute the decor of media launches, store launches, exhibitions, collaborations, inhouse events. - Any other function which may be required Minimum Requirements: - Matric and/or relevant diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Spatial Design, Interior Design, Retail Management, or a related field. - +/- 8 years proven experience as a Visual Merchandise Manager in retail stores. - Comprehensive portfolio of relevant visual design work. Working knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices Skills: - Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills. - Proficient in developing and executing visual merchandising strategies. - In-depth knowledge of design trends, retail best practices, and customer behaviour. - Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills