In Store Visual Merchandiser

DFL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier sports brand located in Manchester seeks a talented Merchandise Coordinator to enhance product flow and sales. The role requires a blend of creative flair and analytical skills to develop effective merchandising strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in merchandising and strong communication skills. The organization commits to diversity and creating an inclusive work environment and offers excellent health and wellness benefits, as well as career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme

Wellness support

Exclusive discounts

Gym facilities

Enhanced family leave benefits

Enhanced career development

Supportive work environment

Responsibilities

• Work with the Assistant Manager & Supply Chain on product flow and placement.
• Plan merchandising strategies to achieve launch dates.
• Analyze sales data to anticipate product needs.
• Maximize sales through effective product display.
• Maintain store inventory and produce layout plans.
• Create weekly trade reports for the business.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Brand understanding

Creative flair

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Confident decision-making

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Job description

The Role

• Work with Assistant Manager & Supply Chain to ensure the product flow/placement achieves maximum sales.
• Plan and develop merchandising strategies to hit launch dates and balance company’s objectives
• Analyse sales figures, customer reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges.
• Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately.
• Produce layout plans and maintain store stock and inventory.
• Produce weekly trade reports to share with wider business.
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes.
• Work with Megastore salesfloor team to develop store standards through training guides and guidance on launch projects.

Expectations

• Seeks opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge and encourages team to do the same
• Seeks feedback from others to deepen self-awareness

Unity & Inclusion

• Invests in relationships across the Club and encourages others to do so
• Creates an environment where others feel respected and promotes Diversity and Inclusion within their team and creates a culture of inclusivity and openness

Heritage & Innovation

• Evaluates own and team results objectively, reviewing targets and applies the lessons learned
• Shows a high level of self-reflection when analysing team/department results

Hard Work & Resilience

• Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient when under pressure. Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve
• Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives. Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements

Entertainment & Inspiration

• Communicates the department strategic priorities in a compelling way, inspiring excitement amongst their team about the Club direction and their role in that.
• Actively supports new initiatives and tries different ways of doing things. Takes time to understand barriers to change

Highest Standards

• Sets clear & stretching individual and team objectives. Sets the highest standards for their team including managing upwards
• Deals decisively and swiftly with poor performance

The Person

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven working experience in merchandising
• Understanding the brand
• Creative Flair
• Analytical skills
• Commercial awareness
• An eye for detail
• Computer literacy
• Confidence in your own decisions
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excel proficient
• PowerPoint proficient

What We Offer

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual incentive scheme
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You

At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

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