Sales Assistant – Product Expert

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Bonus up to £750 per year

Perkbox

Job summary

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd. in Belfast is hiring a Product Expert to mix visual merchandising with customer advice. You'll create engaging displays across our two Belfast stores and help shoppers find the right gear.

This hybrid role splits 16 hours of Visual Merchandising and 14 hours of Customer Adviser work each week, with a 30-hour schedule including weekends. Enjoy staff discounts and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising or retail is desirable.
• Strong eye for detail and commercial awareness.
• Able to work across two Belfast locations and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain high visual merchandising standards across our two Belfast stores.
• Create engaging, commercially focused displays that engage customers and drive sales.
• Support seasonal launches, promotions and new product merchandising activity.
• Ensure store layouts are easy to shop, visually appealing and aligned with brand standards.
• Work closely with store teams to identify opportunities to improve presentation and customer experience.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and help customers find the right products.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Love creating inspiring retail spaces? Enjoy helping customers find the right gear? Bring both passions together.

We're looking for a Product Expert to join our team, combining the creativity of a Visual Merchandiser with the customer focus of a Customer Adviser.

In this role, you'll:

• Create engaging visual displays across our two Belfast stores
• Deliver expert customer service and product advice
• Enjoy 40 – 60% discount on outdoor brands you trust
• Work 30 hours a week, including some weekends

If you're passionate about retail presentation, customer experience and the outdoors, this could be your next great adventure.

About us

We believe life's better outside – whether you're scaling peaks, trail running, wild camping, or just escaping the everyday. At Cotswold Outdoor, we're proud to help people get the most from their time outdoors with trusted kit, expert advice, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

We're part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, alongside Runners Need and Snow+Rock. As a Visual Merchandiser & Customer Adviser, you'll play a key role in bringing our brand to life across our Belfast stores while helping customers discover the products that make their adventures possible.

What you’ll be doing

This is a varied hybrid role, combining 16 hours of Visual Merchandising and 14 hours of Customer Adviser responsibilities each week.

You'll:

• Deliver and maintain high visual merchandising standards across our two Belfast stores
• Create inspiring, commercially focused displays that engage customers and drive sales
• Support seasonal launches, promotions and new product merchandising activity
• Ensure store layouts are easy to shop, visually appealing and aligned with brand standards
• Work closely with both store teams to identify opportunities to improve presentation and customer experience
• Maintain consistency in visual standards across both locations
• Deliver outstanding customer service and help customers find the right products for their needs
• Share your passion for the outdoors through knowledgeable product recommendations
• Support sales performance through confident selling and excellent product knowledge
• Help maintain strong shop floor standards, replenishment and product availability
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a welcoming and inspiring shopping environment

You’ll fit right in if you

• Have a passion for visual merchandising, retail and the outdoors
• Have a creative eye, strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Enjoy engaging with customers and delivering excellent service
• Can work independently and manage priorities across multiple locations
• Communicate confidently and build positive relationships with colleagues
• Are organised, adaptable and proactive in your approach
• Have previous retail or visual merchandising experience (desirable but not essential)

What you’ll get from us

We know passionate people bring energy, knowledge and inspiration to the store — so we reward you with more than just a payslip:

• £13.22 per hour (£11.56 per hour for under 21s)
• Bonus of up to £750 per year (pro rata)
• 40 – 60% staff discount across our outdoor, active and running brands
• Ongoing training and product knowledge sessions to keep you at your best
• Up to 33 days holiday (pro rata), with the option to buy more
• Access to Perkbox – discounts on food, travel, fitness, and more
• Free wellbeing support, whenever you need it
• Company pension scheme to plan for the future

Everyone’s welcome

We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.

We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.