Instore Merchandiser

JD GROUP; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dartford is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to enhance in-store displays and engage customers through innovative product presentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in visual merchandising, strong communication skills, and a creative flair for fashion. Competitive benefits include a 25% discount on products and access to professional development courses.

Benefits

25% company discount on products

Exclusive deals through benefits platform

Health cash plans

Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising or retail is advantageous.
• Must possess excellent time management skills.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide visual support and creative product placements.
• Create and maintain engaging window and in-store displays.
• Analyze figures to assist in product placement.

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:

Merchandising

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

• Attract, engageand 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 monitorin-store promotions through the use ofPOS.

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

Training & Development

• Provide training and assistwith 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 objectivesand 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.

• Identifytrends & 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

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Company discount of 25% off a large number ofproducts 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 healthand 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