The Wellness WAY:
CARE, COMMUNITY and COURAGE are the VALUES that we live by. Care for each other, our customers and the planet. Community because we understand that our success is linked to the success of others. And courage because making – and upholding – principled decisions isn’t always easy.
We believe that businesses have a duty to make a positive contribution to the world. We are therefore proud of the role that we play in promoting HEALTH and ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS, principles that are more relevant today than ever before.
We are also proud of the investments that we make in our TEAM members in terms of ongoing TRAINING, personal development and career progression. As our business continues to grow and evolve, we want to attract TALENT that shares our VISION and values. We want to meet MOTIVATED people who embrace continuous LEARNING and don’t mind a challenge, and who believe that they can make a positive difference to our CUSTOMERS’ lives.

We also plan to have a lot of FUN along the way!

As One of the TEAM:
The CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE is always front of mind
Your will need to be a TEAM PLAYER, working closely with the Store Managers and their Store teams, as well as the Marketing, Merchandise and Operations TEAMS to achieve and EXCEED objectives
You will be based in SUPPORT OFFICE, but majority of the role will require TRAVEL to stores

Your Strategic FOCUS AREAS:
New Store Design and Launch
Work with store development manager and marketing team to design and oversee the implementation of the visual elements of a new store
Develop and design instore concepts including colour, materials, look, feel etc. based on the detailed brief and design guidelines provided
Work with printers and contractors to bring concept to implementation
Involved in the visual merchandising and marketing launch of the new store
Work with store development team to provide feedback and guidance on store layouts

Visual Merchandising
Responsible for the overall look and feel of the stores based on marketing and merchandising guidelines
Trade visits to all existing stores to identify areas for improvement based on customer experience.
Concept, design and implementation of upgrades to existing stores
Customer experience audit of current stores and feedback to marketing team and operations team for store scorecard
Development of store briefs and manuals
Provide input to the planning department to improve the general ambiance of the store and implement accordingly
Test, implement and report on new elements
Implement, monitor and report on training programs to improve organisational competencies in visual merchandising to continuously drive high standards
Other
Involved in the marketing team when it comes to new campaign concepts
Research design and retail trends, and conduct customer surveys to further understand customer buying behaviour and needs
Monitor current customer profiles and observe customers to influence visual displays and feedback changes or trends in allocated area

We OFFER:
Competitive, market-related salaries based on skills and experience
Team member DISCOUNTS on instore and online purchases – a way we support you in living life well!
Bonus BIRTHDAY LEAVE day
Exceptional TRAINING and KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION through our inhouse Wellness Training Academy
A COMMUNITY of people who really CARE about making a difference in the world
Remuneration based on a “cost to company” model that includes:
Provident Fund
Death Benefits
Funeral Benefits
Disability Benefits
Dread Disease Benefit

We ASK:
Grade 12
Relevant Retail or Business-Related Degree/Diploma (Advantageous)
Interior design or similar design degree (Advantageous)
2-4+ Years Retail Design and Visual Merchandising Experience
Computer drawing and 3D skills
Valid driver’s license and own transport
Availability and ability to travel nationally
Strong design skills and a creative mindset
Ability to work across multiple departments and be involved in concept development, design and implementation
Highly organized with the ability to adapt quickly to change
A good understanding of retail design and trade best practises