Field Visual Merchandiser

Cotswold Outdoor Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Staff discounts 40-60%

Perks hub savings

Job summary

Cotswold Outdoor Group is seeking a Field Visual Merchandiser to work across our Yorkshire stores (Catterick, Beverley, Skipton, Harrogate & Leeds). You will be on-site daily, upholding our premium visual standards and communicating brand values to customers.

You’ll travel between stores, coach teams, plan layouts, and support new store openings with the wider Visual Merchandising team. Salary £26,000–£28,000, plus holiday and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in premium visual merchandising
• Background in large store or field roles with data-driven decisions
• Strong leadership with communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and detail-oriented with consistent premium standards

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual merchandising activities in stores following pre-planned agendas
• Identify commercial and visual opportunities during store visits and feedback to management
• Contribute to regional VM strategy and seasonal layout planning
• Coach and upskill store teams through workshops and hands-on training
• Maintain strong relationships with store management and feedback loops
• Support new store openings and enhancement projects with VM team

Skills

Premium visual merchandising

Window displays

Mannequin styling

Layout planning

Leadership & communication

Job description

Join us on the journey

This role is 37.5 hours per week covering our Yorkshire stores - Catterick, Beverley, Skipton, Harrogate & Leeds.

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn’t just where we work, it’s who we are. Every day, our 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. As a store-based member of the Visual Merchandising team, you'll be in stores every day focusing on maintaining visual standards and delivering clear, consistent communication to maintain our brand values and premium retail environment.

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.

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
• is adaptable, organized and flexible, with the ability to travel and work across our Belfast stores

What you’ll get from us

We know that great people make a great team, so we make sure you feel valued and supported. Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• Starting salary of £26000 - £28000
• 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