In Store Merchandiser

Merry Hill Group; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an In Store Merchandiser for its store in South Ockendon. This position is ideal for someone passionate about fashion and design, ready to implement visual merchandising strategies and enhance the customer experience. The role involves collaborating with team members, maintaining presentation standards, and providing training to ensure visual consistency across the store. Opportunities for personal development and growth within the company will be offered, fostering a creative and engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement visual merchandising guidelines across all departments.
• Maintain high standards of presentation.
• Regularly refresh displays to match trends.
• Analyse store layout to optimise product placement.
• Collaborate with Store Manager for commercial opportunities.
• Identify visual skill levels and deliver training.
• Support Store Manager in compliance with policies.

Skills

Passion for fashion and design

Strong eye for detail

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Job description

Description

We are looking for an In Store Merchandiser to join one of our exciting MEGA stores at Lakeside Shopping Centre.

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 theStore 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.