Visual Merchandiser

C2 Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international lifestyle retail brand in Colchester is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to create inspiring displays and enhance the customer journey. The role involves planning and executing display changes while training staff on merchandising standards. Join a creative team and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Generous staff discount

Company pension scheme

Full onboarding and ongoing coaching

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Background in retail design or visual merchandising required.
• Strong planning skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through effective visual merchandising.
• Plan and build creative displays across the store.
• Deliver training on presentation standards.

Skills

Planning

Aesthetic Detail

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in Design

Qualification in Interiors

Qualification in Merchandising

Job description

Visual Merchandiser - Beautiful Lifestyle Retail Brand
Location: Colchester
Salary: £28,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about interiors and visual storytelling? Do you love creating engaging displays that stop customers in their tracks? If you're creative, structured, and love working with colours, textiles, and design - this could be your perfect next role.

We are working with a beautiful international lifestyle retail brand known for its serene shopping environments and elegant Nordic-inspired product ranges.They are now looking for a talented Visual Merchandiser to join their team in Colchester.

About the Role:

As the store's Visual Merchandiser, you'll be responsible for bringing the brand's world to life through inspiring, commercial product displays that enhance the customer journey.You'll plan and execute display changes, shop floor moves, and seasonal styling, while also training others to uphold high merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales through engaging and effective visual merchandising
• Plan and build creative and inspiring displays across the store
• Support stock planning and delivery processing
• Deliver hands-on training to store colleagues on presentation standards
• Work collaboratively with the management team to maximise store impact
• Carry out keyholder duties, supporting daily store operations

What We're Looking For:

• A background in retail design or visual merchandising
• A relevant qualification in design, interiors, or merchandising (desirable)
• Strong planning skills and an eye for aesthetic detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Calm, positive, and solutions-focused under pressure

What's in It for You:

• Competitive salary of £28,000
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Generous staff discount
• Company pension scheme
• Full onboarding and ongoing coaching
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Join a brand where aesthetics meet calm and creativity flows freely.If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you - please send us your CV to apply.

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