Field Visual Merchandiser

Cotswold Outdoor Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company in the UK is seeking a Field Visual Merchandiser to enhance visual presentation across stores. The ideal candidate will have experience in premium visual merchandising and excellent communication skills to inspire store teams. This role requires a driving license and a keen eye for commercial opportunities. Join us to help customers explore the outdoors. A competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 is offered along with generous holiday and staff discounts.

Benefits

Starting salary of £25,000 - £28,000

33 days holiday

Staff discounts of 40-60%

Savings on everyday essentials

Qualifications

• Experience in premium visual merchandising including window displays and layout planning.
• Background in large store or field visual merchandising roles.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual merchandising activities in stores.
• Identify commercial and visual opportunities during visits.
• Coaching and upskilling store teams through workshops.

Skills

Premium visual merchandising

Leadership

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Creativity

Job description

Job Description

This role will cover our Beverley, Harrogate, Skipton, Leeds and Catterick stores so a full UK driving licence and car is essential.

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn't just where we work, it's who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.

We're looking for a Field Visual Merchandiser to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it's about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers.

About Us

We believe life's better when it's lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive.

At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it's shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you'll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more.

We're part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet.

Whether it's your first step or your next move, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out visual merchandising activities in stores, following pre-planned agendas and aligning with store prioritisation strategies
• Identifying commercial and visual opportunities during store visits and providing quality feedback to store management
• Contributing to the development of the regional visual merchandising strategy by identifying store focus areas and supporting seasonal layout planning
• Coaching and upskilling store teams through workshops and hands-on training
• Maintaining strong working relationships with store management, ensuring effective feedback cycles and collaboration
• Playing a key role in planning and executing new store openings and enhancement projects with support from the wider Visual Merchandising team

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience in premium visual merchandising, including window displays, mannequin styling, and layout planning
• Brings a background in large store or field visual merchandising roles and confidently uses data to make informed commercial decisions
• Is a strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate, and influence teams
• Is creative and detail-oriented, consistently delivering premium visual merchandising standards with precision

What you’ll get from us

Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it's about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy:

• Starting salary of £25,000 - £28,000
• 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
• Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
• Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub

Everyone's welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We're looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.