Visual Merchandizer / Category Management Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: VISUAL MERCHANDIZER / CATEGORY MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Location: Blantyre

OVERVIEW

A fast-growing retail company in Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Visual Merchandizer / Category Management Officer in the Operations Department.

Reporting to: Group Operations Manager

Location: Blantyre

JOB PURPOSE

The Visual Merchandizer / Category Management Officer will lead visual merchandising and category management activities across the Company's retail operations. The role will focus on optimising product presentation, category layouts, product availability, pricing, promotions, and display space to drive sales, improve customer experience, strengthen margins, and maximise stock performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visual Merchandising & Store Standards

- Develop and execute store display plans, planograms, and merchandising standards.

- Ensure shelves, promotional areas, displays, and end caps are attractive, well-organised, and customer-friendly.

- Ensure products are correctly faced, grouped, labelled, and price-marked.

- Maintain clear and accurate signage for promotions, new products, and special offers.

- Ensure displays align with Company standards, seasonal campaigns, and promotional calendars.

- Monitor merchandising standards across stores and recommend corrective actions.

- Ensure fast-moving and high-margin products receive appropriate display space.

- Work with store teams to ensure timely replenishment and maintenance of displays.

Category Management & Commercial Growth

- Analyse sales, stock movement, margins, and customer demand across assigned categories.

- Recommend product ranges, new products, discontinued lines, and promotional opportunities.

- Review product performance and recommend changes to shelf allocation and display space.

- Ensure category layouts reflect customer shopping patterns and product relationships.

- Identify opportunities to improve sales, margins, stock turnover, and customer engagement.

Stock & Supplier Management

- Monitor product availability and work with buyers and stores to minimise stock-outs and excess stock.

- Work with suppliers on promotional displays, category plans, product launches, and campaigns.

- Monitor supplier execution of agreed merchandising activities.

- Collaborate with buying, warehouse, and store teams to improve product availability.

Market & Competitor Analysis

- Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, product ranges, and merchandising practices.

- Identify market trends and customer preferences that may influence category performance.

- Recommend opportunities for new products, promotions, and improvements in product presentation.

Performance Management & Reporting

- Monitor category and merchandising performance across stores.

- Prepare regular category performance reports and management presentations.

- Provide actionable recommendations to improve sales, margins, stock performance, and customer experience.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Merchandising, or a related field.

- Minimum 10 years' experience in retail merchandising, category management, sales, or store operations.

- Proven experience in visual merchandising, planogram development, category management, and promotional execution.

- Experience analysing sales, stock, pricing, margins, and customer demand.

- Experience with retail, inventory, POS, or sales reporting systems is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and names of three traceable referees (preferably previous employers) to:

vacancies@renaissanceholdingsmw.net

Closing Date: Monday, 7th September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.