Visual Merchandising
Shop-in-Shop Visual Merchandiser
Johannesburg, South Africa
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
Your Talent
- Minimum qualification: a degree in fashion design, or a related discipline
- Experience in retail or visual merchandising.
- 2 - 3 years Visual Merchandising experience
- Proficient in SAP; Excel; Word; Power Point; Outlook and Internet
- Driver’s License essential
- Willing to travel
Your Mission
The Visual Merchandiser will be responsible for developing, delivering and communicating visual concepts and strategies to promote the brand, products and services in-store.
- Conducting research on current and future trends in design and lifestyle
- Liaising with internal Sales Managers and Retail Managers to discuss sales strategies
- Identify and source props, fabrics, hardware and lighting
- Maintain a budget and negotiate with suppliers for visual materials
- Work with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space
- Create visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines
- Visit branches to coach in-store Visual Merchandise or Sales Teams
- Assemble or dismantle visual display on windows or in-store
- Comparison Shops [comp-shop]
- Motivate teams to complete displays to tight deadlines
- Plan for and merchandise at store openings
- Expert knowledge of the sporting, consumer goods industry, marketing and retail business
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
