In-Store Visual Merchandiser

Oliver Bonas; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Edinburgh is seeking an In Store Visual Merchandiser for a 9-month fixed-term contract. You'll be responsible for maximizing sales through effective visual merchandising and coaching. Collaboration with the retail team is essential to create a joyful customer experience. A passion for design and training is required. Generous employee discounts and flexible holiday options are included.

Benefits

Generous employee discount up to 60%

Flexible holiday – 30 days, increasing to 35

Annual discretionary profit-related bonus scheme

Auto-enrolment into pension plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising across varied product groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer shopping habits.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales with visual merchandising actions and coaching.
• Create impactful and seasonal displays that drive sales.
• Train and coach team members on visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Visual Merchandising experience

Creative flair

Strong organisation skills

Attention to detail

Great people skills

Job description

We are looking for a In Store Visual Merchandiser to join Team OB in our Edinburgh store on a Fixed Term Contract for 9 Months.

As an In-Store Visual Merchandiser at OB you will identify commercial opportunities in your store, maximise sales with visual merchandising actions and coaching with store management. Collaboratively with the Retail Team you will establish processes to support commerciality, operations and team development using creativity, organisation and communication.

Responsible for the store’s visual presentation, you’ll have a flair for design and VM in retail, understanding customer shopping habits and how to create a joyful customer experience. A passion for training is essential, as you will work with the store management team to develop the store’s visual presentation and the team’s understanding of it. You will report to the Store Manager and receive regular support from the Area Visual Merchandiser.

More about the role …

An OB In-Store Visual Merchandiser will:

• Ensure the shopfloor space is used to full capacity, working with store management to create an exciting customer journey and floorplan that showcases OB product within season and is regularly refreshed.

• Create eye catching displays taking inspiration from company guidelines that drive sales.

• Using key performance indicators (KPIs), you will collaborate with store management to drive sales with weekly floor walks, commercial analysis and effective time management.

• Plan visual actions, executing them quickly and efficiently from remerchandising new product, mannequin styling and window displays to floor moves.

• Feedback to Store Manager & Area Visual Merchandiser, communicating clearly and effectively, verbally and in written communication in weekly calls, handovers and floor walks.

• Alongside store management you will identify VM coaching needs of the team, guiding them on standards, resources, stock management and develop their VM skills, leading regular training sessions and delivering on the spot feedback.

• As a key member of Team OB you will lead by example, showcasing our customer values and delivering a joyful customer service experience.

• Have product knowledge and share this passion with our customers.

• Be a great role model for your team and support the training of your peers in collaboration with the management team.

• Have understanding all OB operational procedures and ensure these are followed by yourself and the team.

• Ensure the store remains a safe working environment, following the company health & safety and security guidelines each day.

• Uphold excellent housekeeping standards throughout the store and back of house, ensuring VM equipment is well maintained.

• Support other stores with visual merchandising actions and participate in new store opening set ups when required.

Bonas Benefits:

• Generous employee discount up to 60% off all OB products

• Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First – offering financial, emotional and vocational support

• Flexible holiday – 30 days (including bank holidays) – increasing to 35 days with length of service

• Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme

• Auto-enrolment into our pension plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Refer a Friend incentive

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team

• Mental Health First Aider support

• Education and support throughout Looop eLearning platform

What we look for:

• Communicate effectively

• Demonstrate our company values

• Confidence in giving direction and sharing information

• Professional manner

• Positive attitude

• Great people skills

• Visual Merchandising experience across varied product groups

• Strong organisation skills

• Attention to detail

• Creative flare

• Problem solver