Instore Merchandiser

JD GROUP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in London is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to creatively enhance customer engagement through product displays and merchandising strategies. The role involves setting up in-store promotions, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with team members to ensure effective product placement. Candidates should have a flair for fashion and strong communication skills. The position offers various employee benefits, including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

25% company discount

Exclusive deals from retail and hospitality

Access to counselling services

Health cash plans

Internal development courses

Discounted gym memberships

Opportunities to volunteer

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly visual merchandising brief in the store.
• Engage and attract customers through visual techniques.
• Maintain seasonal displays and promotional setups.
• Analyze sales data for product placement.
• Create compelling displays aligning with brand standards.

Skills

Visual Merchandising or Retail Experience

Excellent Time Management Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Creativity and flair for fashion

Job description

Role overview

As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative product placement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays whilst maximising store profitability through enticing visual concepts.

Responsibilities

• Following a weekly visual merchandising brief and applying this in your store.


• Attract, engage and motivate customer into making purchases by using the most advanced visual techniques.


• Ensure that mannequins, displays, and windows are alternated through the seasons and the events of the retail calendar.


• Set up and monitor in-store promotions through the use of POS.


• Analyse Oracle figures to assist you in product placement and floor moves.

Training & Development

• Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising and display.


• Ensure that weekly development takes place to fill future roles.


• Communicate and provide feedback to Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in store.

General

• To work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times.


• Conducting your work in a safe and responsible manner at all times.


• Promote a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance in line with company procedures.

Role objectives and KPI’s

• Strategically place merchandise to maximise visibility and accessibility, ensuring high demand products are prominently displayed.


• Develop compelling displays that attract customers, align with brand standards, and highlight key product features and promotions


• Collaborate with store colleagues to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.


• Identify trends & refine merchandising strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities


• Execute promotional campaigns to maximise sales

Skills and Experience

• Visual Merchandising or Retail Experience is Advantageous.


• Excellent Time Management Skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Be creative, imaginative and have a flair for fashion.

Benefits

• Company discount of 25% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)


• Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)


• Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)


• Health cash plans


• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group


• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)


• Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms


• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.


• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation


• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change


• Incremental Holiday Allowance