Kgomotso Jerry Matjee
Area Visual Merchandiser.
Germiston
Summary
Adept at transforming retail spaces, I significantly enhanced customer engagement and space utilization at GUESS SA through innovative visual merchandising strategies. My expertise in color coordination and team training, coupled with a keen eye for fashion trends, resulted in interactive displays that boosted customer interaction and reduced inventory shrinkage.
Developed skills in visual presentation and customer engagement in dynamic and fast-paced retail environment. Expertise in creating visually appealing and functional displays, and strong understanding of brand identity and merchandising strategies. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills to transition into new field and contribute to creative and collaborative team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Area Visual Merchandiser
GUESS SA
10.2022 - Current
- Optimized space utilization through careful planning and execution of floor sets and merchandise resets.
- Improved customer experience by designing intuitive store layouts that facilitated easy navigation and product discovery.
- Increased customer dwell time by creating interactive displays that encouraged product interaction and exploration.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by incorporating secure product placement strategies within visually engaging displays.
- Compiling of in store visual merchandising directives for new launches as well as upcoming promotions.
- Team trainings and signing off all stores implementations of the new directives.
- My area covers the following places: Tshwane, Johannesburg, Witbank, Rustenburg, Bloemfontein, Kwa Zulu Natal as well as Seven(7) top door stores for Woolworths SA that carry GUESS in Gauteng (Eastgate, Sandton Ctiy, Mall of Africa, Menlyn, Clearwater, Cresta and Centurion).
Visual Merchandising Teamleader.
Country Road Group (Woolworths, Region 1, JHB).
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Enhanced visual appeal of store displays by implementing creative and eye-catching merchandising techniques.
- Coordinated special event installations, resulting in increased foot traffic during promotional periods such as holidays or sales events.
- Facilitated open lines of communication with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration for successful execution of marketing initiatives and campaigns.
- Managed seasonal merchandise transitions efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining a fresh in-store appearance.
Assistant Store Manager
Hamley's South Africa
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
Assistant Store Manager
Cotton-On Group, Factorie.
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
Visual Merchandiser.
Country Road Group.
03.2009 - 07.2012
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Managed installation of visual merchandising displays, urging team to with speed and accuracy.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Germiston High School.
Germiston, South Africa 05.2001 -
Skills
Color coordination
Store layout
Customer engagement
Product presentation
Fashion trend analysis
Visual storytelling
Merchandise display
Space utilization
Window dressing
Lighting techniques
Product knowledge
Space planning
Hobbies.
I have an undying love for the following hobbies which i think are the core root of my creative juices to stay all freshened up:
- Photography.
- Reading.
- Visual arts (Painting & Sketching).
- Travelling.
References:
1. Sandile Ndimande
Store Manager
Cotton-On Group, Factorie.
076 776 7746
Email: megaproworld@gmail.com
2. Mohamed Shaik
Department Manager
Country Road Group, Woolworths.
078 777 0923
Mohamedmuneer.shaik@gmail.com
3. Sandra Jele
Store Manager.
Hamley's South Africa
071 875 7158
sandra.n.jele@gmail.com
4. Sarah Mahlangu
Area Manager
GUESS SA.
076 283 6521
SaraM@frontierco.co.za
Timeline
Area Visual Merchandiser
GUESS SA
10.2022 - Current
Visual Merchandising Teamleader.
Country Road Group (Woolworths, Region 1, JHB).
08.2017 - 05.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Hamley's South Africa
12.2015 - 07.2017
Assistant Store Manager
Cotton-On Group, Factorie.
08.2012 - 10.2015
Visual Merchandiser.
Country Road Group.
03.2009 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Germiston High School.
05.2001 -
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