The VKB Group is a large, dynamic South African agricultural enterprise that provides a wide range of support services to farmers and produces food products for consumers. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Reitz, Free State, the company operates across the full agricultural value chain. The VKB Group is a private company primarily owned and controlled by the agricultural producers who are its shareholders. A portion of its profits is distributed to clients as incentive discounts, a key feature of its business model.

Job Description

• We are looking for a creative Product Merchandiser to increase sales, get buyer’s attention and to provide an excellent in-store experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Preference will be given to candidates with their own vehicle
• Proven work experience as a merchandiser
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Solid experience in visual merchandising
• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to analyse sales merchandising reports and survey results

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement a merchandising strategy
• Visiting retail stores to ensure that stock are packed on shelves according to guidelines
• Ensuring that displays are neat and according to company standards
• Act in alignment to the organisation’s culture, products, image and target market
• Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements