Merchant Assistant (Retail)

About the role

As a Merchant Assistant at Truworths, you will support the merchandise team in delivering a compelling fashion offering across our stores in South Africa. You will work closely with buyers, planners and store staff to ensure product ranges are aligned with market trends and sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and allocation of merchandise to meet seasonal and promotional objectives.
• Maintain accurate product data, stock levels and pricing information in the merchandising system.
• Collaborate with store teams to gather sales feedback and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Support the preparation of visual merchandising guidelines and ensure compliance across locations.
• Help monitor supplier performance and assist in resolving any product availability issues.

Required profile

• Strong interest in fashion retail and an eye for current trends.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.
• Good communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external partners.
• Analytical mindset with basic numeracy to interpret sales data.

Required skills