Instore Merchandiser

JD GROUP; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Visual Merchandiser, where your creativity will shine! In this dynamic role, you will engage customers through innovative displays and strategic product placements, all while enhancing store profitability. Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure that every window and in-store display reflects the latest fashion trends. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant retail environment. If you have a flair for fashion and a knack for visual storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

25% company discount

Exclusive deals and discounts

Access to counselling and digital health

Health cash plans

Internal development courses

Discounted gym memberships

Opportunities for apprenticeships

Incremental holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising or retail is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow visual merchandising briefs and apply them effectively.
• Develop compelling displays that attract customers.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Time Management

Communication Skills

Creativity

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Role overview:

As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers through creative product placement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays while maximising store profitability through enticing visual concepts.

Responsibilities:

Merchandising

• Follow a weekly visual merchandising brief and apply it in your store.
• Attract, engage, and motivate customers to make purchases using advanced visual techniques.
• Ensure mannequins, displays, and windows are refreshed seasonally and aligned with retail calendar events.
• Set up and monitor in-store promotions using POS materials.
• Analyse Oracle figures to assist with product placement and floor moves.

Training & Development

• Provide training and support team development in merchandising and display.
• Participate in weekly development activities to prepare for future roles.
• Communicate and provide feedback to the Town Merchandiser regarding visual merchandising activities.

General

• Maintain a highly professional manner, leading by example.
• Work safely and responsibly at all times.
• Promote high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance in line with company procedures.

Role Objectives and KPIs

• Strategically place merchandise to maximise visibility and accessibility, especially high-demand products.
• Develop compelling displays that attract customers, align with brand standards, and highlight key features and promotions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Identify trends and refine merchandising strategies to leverage emerging opportunities.
• Implement promotional campaigns to maximise sales.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Visual Merchandising or Retail is advantageous.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative, imaginative, with a flair for fashion.

Benefits

We appreciate our employees' hard work and offer the following benefits:

• 25% company discount on a wide range of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors).
• Exclusive deals and discounts from retail and hospitality partners via TELUS Health platform.
• Access to counselling, digital health, and well-being advice through TELUS Health.
• Health cash plans.
• Internal development courses for personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities for apprenticeships and accredited qualifications (England only).
• Discounted gym memberships at JD Gyms.
• Access to colleague networks and support initiatives for positive change.
• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation.
• Employer engagement forums to influence positive change.
• Incremental holiday entitlement.