- KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: FMCG
- Benefits: Car Allowance Travel Allowance
- Reference: 2349511
Vacancy Details
Employer: Effective Sales and Merchandising
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Merchandiser Team Lead to join our team in KZN. This is a high-impact, mobile role responsible for ensuring retail excellence, supporting field teams, and preparing stores for key client and principal reviews.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining premium merchandising standards, improving brand visibility, and ensuring optimal shelf health across multiple stores.
Key Responsibilities
Store Excellence & Readiness
- Prepare stores for client and principal reviews
- Conduct store audits and close merchandising gaps
- Maintain shelf health and ensure full product availability
- Negotiate for additional display space
Visual Merchandising
- Execute and maintain planograms to high standards
- Build and manage promotional displays and gondola ends
- Ensure correct pricing and impactful POS implementation
Operational Compliance
- Use reporting tools (Effective Sales App) with photo uploads
- Enforce FIFO stock rotation
- Identify and report short-dated stock
- Provide detailed feedback on store performance
Team Support & Leadership
- Support and guide merchandisers in the field
- Address performance gaps and drive execution excellence
Required Skills
- Merchandising: 2 to 3 years
- High Attention To Detail: 2 to 3 years
- Fmcg Environment: 2 to 3 years
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
- Valid driver’s licence (essential)
- Own reliable vehicle (essential)
- Fully functional smartphone
- Minimum 5+ years merchandising experience (FMCG)
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Commercial awareness of FMCG environment
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel extensively within KZN
- Reliable transport is non-negotiable
- Professional appearance and conduct at all times
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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