Merchandiser Team Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Merchandiser Team Lead to join our team in Gauteng, JHB. 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