Instore Merchandiser - Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Visual Merchandiser to enhance customer engagement through creative product placements and store displays. This role involves following merchandising briefs, analyzing data for optimal product placement, and training the team on effective visual strategies. Join us to contribute to a dynamic retail environment focused on innovation and customer experience.

Benefits

Company discount of 25% off products

Access to counselling services and health advice

Discounted gym memberships

Wide range of internal development courses

Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications

Incremental Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in Visual Merchandising or Retail is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Creative flair and a passion for fashion.

Responsibilities

• Create window and in-store displays to attract customers.
• Follow visual merchandising briefs to implement in-store strategies.
• Analyse sales data to improve product placement.

Skills

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Creativity

Imagination

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, 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

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 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