Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Sifiso Mbutho

Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic Merchandiser with proven expertise at Superspar, excelling in visual merchandising and inventory management. Skilled in analyzing sales trends to enhance product placement and drive customer engagement. Adept at training teams and implementing effective merchandising strategies, ensuring optimal stock levels and an inviting shopping experience.

Seasoned Merchandiser with broad background in retail and wholesale environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management, product placement, and vendor negotiation coupled with aptitude for trend forecasting. Demonstrated ability to improve sales outcomes through strategic merchandising initiatives. Skilled communicator with ability to build productive relationships across various levels of business hierarchy. Results-driven professional, committed to contributing positively to team success through hard work and collaboration.

Experienced Retail Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.

Creative professional in visual merchandising and display design, known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in spatial planning, color theory application, and trend forecasting. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative approach.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
2013
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Superspar
Lyndhurst

Merchandiser
05.2023 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Managed product displays to enhance visual appeal and drive customer engagement.
  • Coordinated inventory levels to ensure stock availability and minimize shortages.
  • Analyzed sales trends to inform product placement and promotional strategies.
  • Assisted in training new team members on merchandising standards and practices.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to secure timely deliveries and manage product assortment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of merchandise areas for optimal shopping experience.
  • Implemented planograms to optimize shelf space and improve product visibility.
  • Conducted regular audits of merchandise for quality control and compliance with standards.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
  • Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
  • Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store location.
  • Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
  • Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
  • Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
  • Established processes for tracking damaged goods returns from retail outlets.
  • Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.

Education

Raphela Secondary School
Orange Farm GP, South Africa

University Overview

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Product placement
  • Inventory management
  • Sales analysis
  • Customer engagement
  • Merchandise auditing
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Stock replenishment
  • Pricing controls
  • Stock rotation
  • Retail
  • Pricing and signage updates
  • Store maintenance
  • Display signage
  • Pricing and shelf labeling
  • Floor set design
  • Retail sales professional
  • Merchandising trends
  • Teamwork
  • New display creation

Languages

English, Zulu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Affiliations

Affiliations

Musician

Soccer player

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Merchandiser
Superspar
05.2023 - 01.2026
Raphela Secondary School
12.2012
Sifiso Mbutho