About us:

From our humble beginnings in 1964 as a traditional furniture store in Windhoek, Namibia, Weylandts has grown into South Africa’s leading furniture and homeware retailer with 9 stores nationwide. Chris Weylandt inherited his father’s eye for extraordinary furniture and an appreciation for good living in its broadest sense. Under his leadership, the brand evolved into one that is synonymous with bold, confident aesthetics and timeless taste. At the heart of Weylandts’ vision is a unique fusion of clean, contemporary design with the soul of natural material.

Role overview:

As a Visual Merchandiser, your primary role is to enhance the Weylandts shopping experience by maintaining a beautifully curated, organized, and welcoming store environment. You will report to the Retail Manager while working closely with the Head Office Visual Merchandising team to execute the brand vision on the showroom floor.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain the merchandising plan within set timeframes for ongoing installations and dressing, working with the store’s basement team. This will include lifting and carrying items (etc).
• Conduct daily floor walks to ensure high standards of store presentation and housekeeping in collaboration with the Retail Manager and showroom employees.
• Implement monthly merchandising campaigns in line with company design directives.
• Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising in line with the company’s vision and brand aesthetic and upload its identity.
• Proactively replenish products to ensure the store remains well-stocked and appealing.
• Capture and submit photographs of displays and shelving to the HO VM team on schedule.
• Regularly update and maintain display settings and homeware shelving in line with store layout changes and directives from Head Office VM team.
• Provide professional and helpful assistance to customers, including stepping in to sell when necessary.
• Order flowers and plants for the store timeously, and within allocated budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with the broader store team and assist colleagues as needed.
• Stay informed of new product arrivals and discontinued lines, to plan for this in advance with Head office. Maintain superior product knowledge.
• Support the receiving, unpacking and checking in of stock when needed.

 What you bring:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Diploma or degree in Interior Decorating or related field (preferred)
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role and environment/brand
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Available to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Passionate about décor and Weylandts furniture and homeware products
• Creative flair and an eye for aesthetics
• Solid administrative skills

Competencies and behaviours for success:

• Creative, hands-on, and solutions-focused
• Proactive with a strong team-oriented mindset
• Takes ownership and shows accountability
• High attention to detail and quality
• Actively enhances the customer shopping experience
• Physically fit and capable of meeting the role’s physical demands