Store Visual Merchandising Lead

Matalan; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Optional extra holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Matalan in the United Kingdom is looking for a driven VM Manager to uphold and elevate our visual merchandising standards across the store, delivering a premium in-store experience that aligns with brand guidelines. You will translate commercial priorities into layouts, coordinate seasonal launches and lead a team of VM advisers to raise visual capabilities and performance.

The role supports growth and career development within a collaborative retail environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and visual merchandising expertise with proven ability to drive standards.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of store operations and visual merchandising processes.
• Visual/Retail qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high visual merchandising standards across all store departments per company guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate seasonal launches, campaigns and visual changes.
• Collaborate with Store Manager and Regional VM Manager to align priorities with performance goals.
• Coach and develop store colleagues and VM advisors to enhance visual capabilities.
• Lead by example, fostering accountability and ongoing improvement of VM standards.
• Oversee day-to-day product presentation, displays, and planogram integrity.
• Coordinate visual activity outside peak hours to minimise disruption and support service.
• Maintain consistency of mannequins and brand aesthetics across all areas.
• Own and manage in-store POS activity, including ordering, distribution, and setup.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Photoshop

InDesign

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Visual/Retail qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Matalan in the United Kingdom is looking for a driven VM Manager to uphold and elevate our visual merchandising standards across the store, delivering a premium in-store experience that aligns with brand guidelines. You will translate commercial priorities into layouts, coordinate seasonal launches and lead a team of VM advisers to raise visual capabilities and performance.

The role supports growth and career development within a collaborative retail environment.