Visual Manager - JD Sports

The Visual Merchandise Specialist III is responsible for leading the interpretation of buying strategies into store layouts, ensuring effective communication of visual presentations, and managing in-store campaign collateral. They also attend shop fitting meetings and ensure visuals and equipment are in place for new and revamped stores. Additionally, they facilitate feedback processes for store openings and revamps.

Drive creative, commercially aligned visual merchandising across apparel, footwear and accessories.

• Deliver monthly VM training workshops and onboard new staff.
• Develop VM training plans and provide ongoing coaching to store teams and managers.
• Analyse store performance and apply commercial VM actions.
• Produce and upload weekly store image reports and share feedback with stores and global teams.
• Lead new store openings, including shopfits, layout planning, pre retailing and coordination with global and local teams.
• Recognise local trends while maintaining global brand standards.
• Inspire, coach and mentor the VM team through weekly meetings, 1:1s and development reviews.
• Conduct needs analyses, build succession plans and identify future VM talent.
• Manage VM staffing structure and lead recruitment for VM roles.
• Provide continuous training, performance feedback and clear objectives.
• Motivate the team by setting a dynamic pace and recognising achievements.

Communication & Culture

• Maintain strong communication between field teams, local departments and global VM.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and uphold brand values and culture.
• Share weekly updates, actions and priorities with local and global stakeholders.
• Ensure all tasks and documents are completed and uploaded on time (Yoobic, franchise portal).
• Partner closely with the VM Coordination Manager to ensure departmental efficiency.

Matric and Relevant qualification (Advantageous)

5+ years visual manager experience.

Skills

Creative Visual Merchandising with Strong Commercial Awareness

Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills

Leadership, Coaching and Team Development

Strong Planning and Organisational Skills (layouts, openings, coordination)

• Ability to Analyse Performance and Drive Commercial VM Actions

Behaviours

Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships

Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success

Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well rounded and informed decisions

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

organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people

Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision making based on the situation

Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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• Job Identification 11740
• Job Category Visual merchandise
• Posting Date 02/24/2026, 12:53 PM
• Apply Before 03/02/2026, 10:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Western Cape, South Africa (On site)