Merchandiser

🛒 MERCHANDISER – CLOVER

Position: Merchandiser
Reference Number: CLO260805-2
Department: Commercial
Job Category: Sales
Employment Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Location: Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Required Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
Closing Date: 8 August 2026

📌 JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity is available for a Merchandiser to join the Commercial team in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing allocated stores by ensuring that products are well presented, stock levels are maintained and returns and claims are minimised.

The role requires a customer-focused and organised individual who can build strong relationships with store management while ensuring that products are consistently available, correctly displayed and properly maintained on shelves.

🎓 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Fluent in Business English.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and store management.
• Good planning and organisational abilities.
• Administrative capabilities.
• Customer-focused approach.

💼 KEY COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Ability to influence others positively.
• Proactive and action-oriented approach.
• Honesty and consistency.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness.
• Commitment and motivation.
• Effective communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Good administrative abilities.

📦 STOCK CONTROL & ORDERING

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining effective stock control in allocated stores.

Duties include:

• Applying correct stock control measures in-store and in backup areas where company stock is handled.
• Controlling and minimising product returns.
• Completing returns documentation according to the store work plan.
• Preventing out-of-stock situations wherever possible.
• Reporting stock shortages to the appropriate Area Manager.
• Placing accurate and timely orders according to the required ordering schedule.
• Ensuring products are clean, neat and properly presented on shelves.
• Ensuring proper control of crates and equipment in accordance with company policy.

🛍️ MERCHANDISING RESPONSIBILITIES

The Merchandiser will also ensure that products are correctly displayed and shelves are maintained according to company standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Packing shelves according to the Store Flow provided by the Area Manager.
• Applying basic merchandising principles.
• Ensuring fridges are properly maintained at all times.
• Maintaining the required shelf layout according to provided planograms or generic shelf sets.
• Ensuring PI labels are displayed correctly for products.
• Placing point-of-sale materials in allocated positions.
• Maintaining point-of-sale material at all times.
• Keeping relevant administration up to date.
• Identifying opportunities within stores to improve product visibility and enhance the presence of products on shelves.

🤝 CUSTOMER & BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

Building and maintaining positive business relationships is an important part of the role.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Establish and maintain good relationships with store management.
• Work effectively with the Area Manager (AM).
• Maintain professional relationships with Head Office and customers.
• Work cooperatively with fellow Merchandisers.
• Communicate effectively when addressing store or product-related issues.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers and store personnel.

⭐ IDEAL CANDIDATE

This opportunity is suitable for someone who is:

• Hardworking and reliable.
• Customer-focused.
• Well organised.
• Proactive and energetic.
• Comfortable working in a retail/store environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Able to maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues.

📍 LOCATION

Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal

Applicants should ensure they are able to work in Queensburgh and meet the required working schedule.

📅 CLOSING DATE

8 August 2026

There is 1 permanent position available.

🔥 If you have Grade 12, good communication skills and a passion for sales and merchandising, don’t miss this opportunity. Get your application ready and apply before the closing date!