Area Sales Manager

Field Visual Merchandise Manager | Fix | Kwa Zulu Natal

Job Description The Field Visual Merchandise Manager will oversee visual merchandising strategy and execution for the Fix Marketing department, managing a portfolio of 50 stores including flagship locations. You will partner with Area Sales Managers, train store teams, control VM assets, analyse production and Yoobic data, and support store openings, closures and special events to ensure brand standards and cost efficiency. Responsibilities Develop and coach visual merchandisers at store and area level, ensuring consistent brand presentation. Lead visual merchandising training programmes for area managers and store teams. Manage store matrix, coordinating visual standards for openings, closures and seasonal updates across 50 doors. Oversee VM asset inventory, allocation and lifecycle management. Collaborate with Area Sales Managers on merchandising decisions after contribution analysis. Conduct weekly flagship visits and regular seasonal store audits to maintain excellence. Analyse Yoobic missions and sign off on execution accuracy. Perform production run analysis to control expenses and ensure correct stock levels. Execute adhoc projects such as event setups, merchandise principle tests and storevisit feedback to Operations. Provide actionable insights and reports to senior leadership on visual merchandising performance. Qualifications Grade 12 / matric minimum Qualification in Fashion/ Retail Management/ Business (advantageous) Minimum 4 years Field Visual merchandise experience (essential) 3 years Visual Management experience (essential) Fashion retail experience Computer literacy in Outlook and Microsoft office Excellent planning skills Excellent communication skills in English The ability to persuade and influence Sound business acumen Valid driver's license Behaviours Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems Organizational savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives