In Store Merchandiser

Footasylum; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Footasylum in Bury is seeking an In Store Visual Merchandiser to elevate our fashion brand in-store. You’ll translate brand identity into engaging displays and consistently monitor presentation and stock to drive sales.

Working with the Store Manager and Area Visual Manager, you’ll lead visual standards, refresh layouts, and train colleagues to maintain high visual quality in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for progression and development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising in fashion retail.
• Ability to create appealing displays and planograms.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute visual merchandising standards across departments.
• Refresh window and in-store displays to reflect trends.
• Analyse store layout to optimise product placement.
• Collaborate with store team to maintain high presentation.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are looking for an In Store Merchandiser to join one of our exciting stores in Bury . This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves the visual element of fashion and is looking to grow their career. If you care about style, love working in a team, and want to be part of our growing brand, we’ve got the job for you. As a Visual Merchandiser, you’ll play a key role in bringing our brand to life in-store. Reporting to the Area Visual Manager and the Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every visual element reflects our identity and enhances the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Execution & Standards
  • Implement visual merchandising guidelines across all departments, ensuring consistency and creativity.
  • Maintain high standards of presentation, ensuring displays are clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
  • Regularly refresh window and in-store displays to reflect current trends, promotions, and product launches.
• Commercial Awareness
  • Analyse store layout and customer flow to optimise product placement and drive sales.
  • Collaborate with the Store Manager to identify key commercial opportunities and adapt visual strategies accordingly.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to keep our visual approach fresh and relevant.
• Team Development & Collaboration
  • Identify visual skill levels within the store team and deliver hands‑on training to build confidence and capability.
  • Work closely with sales associates to ensure visual standards are maintained throughout the day.
  • Foster a collaborative environment where creativity and feedback are encouraged.
• Operational Support
  • Support the Store Manager in driving a service‑first mentality and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Assist with stock management, floor moves, and promotional setups.
  • Ensure all visual merchandising complies with health and safety standards.

The successful In Store Visual Merchandiser will have

• A passion for fashion, design, and retail.
• Strong eye for detail and a flair for creativity.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.

We invest in our training and development and this role will be no different. Our aim is to continue to build and create an environment where our employee can achieve, develop, and progress. You will be supported in your journey, and we will celebrate with you, every step of the way. Regular 1‑2‑1’s, training, and support will be available but most importantly, you will be given all the tools to help you thrive and feel empowered on your journey with us.

We also have a track record of progression, support, and training. We have a plethora of examples across our teams where people have progressed upwards or into completely new opportunities within the business. Ultimately your development is paramount to us, and we want to help support you to achieve your goals

Why Footasylum?

We’ve been on a journey, growing significantly over the last few years. We are vibrant, engaged and performing well. Innovation is key to our business, and we have been looking at how we deliver value to our wider Retail estate.

We want to create a place for colleagues to do their best work, and you will have the opportunity to influence our decisions, help define Retail standards across the Estate and contribute to a happy and healthy working environment.

Diversity

We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are providing services to our colleagues and customers. We know that this will help us build a great service, which our customers will love. This is great news for our business. Diversity for us is also, importantly, about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and want to be inspired by each other and our different experiences.

Recruitment process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a face‑to‑face chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you, and why you feel this is the opportunity for you.