Instore Visual Merchandiser

JDSports; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Sports in Leicester is seeking an in-store Visual Merchandiser to create engaging product displays that bring the brand to life and support store performance. You will follow weekly briefs, refresh mannequins and window displays, and use current trends to maximise visibility while collaborating with colleagues across the store.

The role requires creativity, strong organisation, and a proactive attitude, with opportunities for training and personal development, plus staff discounts on JD Group

Qualifications

• Visual merchandising or retail experience is advantageous.
• Strong time management and organisational skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrates creativity with product presentation and displays.

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly visual merchandising briefs and implement them in-store.
• Create engaging displays to enhance customer experience and support performance.
• Refresh mannequins, displays and window presentations to align with seasonal trends and campaigns.
• Manage in-store promotions using POS materials.
• Analyze store data to support product placement decisions and floor moves.
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards across the store.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Retail experience

Time management

Organisational skills

Verbal & written communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now.At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry.We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them.This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?Role overview:As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual merchandising support across the store, creating engaging product displays that enhance the customer experience and bring our brand to life. You'll use visual merchandising principles and current trends to create impactful window and in-store displays, whilst supporting commercial objectives and store performance.Responsibilities:Merchandising• Follow weekly visual merchandising briefs and implement these within your store.• Create engaging displays that enhance the customer experience and support commercial performance.• Ensure mannequins, displays and window presentations are refreshed in line with seasonal trends, campaigns and key events within the retail calendar.• Implement and maintain in-store promotions through the effective use of POS materials.• Analyse store data and performance reports to support product placement decisions and floor moves.• Maintain high visual merchandising standards across all areas of the store.Training & Development• Support and share visual merchandising best practice with colleagues across the store.• Contribute to the ongoing development of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.• Communicate visual merchandising activity, feedback and opportunities to the Town Merchandiser.General• Work in a professional and collaborative manner, contributing positively to the success of the team.• Carry out responsibilities safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.• Promote high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and maintenance throughout the store.• Support a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment for colleagues and customers.Role Objectives & KPIs• Strategically position merchandise to maximise visibility and accessibility, ensuring key products are effectively showcased.• Develop compelling visual displays that align with brand standards and highlight product features and promotions.• Collaborate with store colleagues to support accurate stock availability and replenishment.• Identify trends and opportunities to continuously improve merchandising strategies.• Execute promotional campaigns effectively to support sales and customer engagement.• Maintain consistent visual standards across the store.Skills & Experience• Visual merchandising or retail experience is advantageous.• Excellent time management and organisational skills.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Demonstrate creativity and an eye for visual merchandising and product presentation.• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.Thank you for your time#JD