Visual Merchandiser and Store Launch Manager

Talent Hub Resourcing Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail brand is seeking a Visual Merchandiser and Store Launch Manager to drive visual excellence and oversee store openings across the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in visual merchandising or store management, strong financial management skills, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Photoshop. This role includes extensive travel across the UK and offers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an excellent pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager in UK retail.
• Experience with large store estates or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets around £1 million.

Responsibilities

• Drive visual excellence across all UK stores.
• Lead VM execution for store openings, refits, and national campaigns.
• Manage the UK POS and VM props scheduling.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Budget Management

Creative Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

Visual Merchandiser and Store Launch Manager

Locations: UK Field-based, mostly travel to UK widest stores.

London and South Coast monthly team meetings

Salary: £55,000 plus benefits

TalentHub is working in partnership with a well-known retail brand. We are looking for a collaborative, creative, and commercially savvy Visual Merchandising or Store Manager with a strong VM background for a UK high street retailer.

You will drive excellence and best-in-class visual standards across their UK store estate, playing a pivotal role in store openings, refits, flagship openings, POS, and events.

This role combines creative VM leadership with strong organizational and budget management skills, supporting over 100 UK stores.

NB: This job includes extensive travel to UK stores and occasional meetings in London and Brighton.

You will work closely with the UK Marketing and Retail teams to localize global guidelines, elevate in-store execution, and provide field-based support to teams. This is a hands-on, collaborative role ideal for a creative yet commercially minded VM who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities for this Visual Merchandiser include:

• Drive visual excellence across all UK stores, ensuring consistency with brand standards through regular field visits.
• Lead VM execution for new store openings, refits, flagship launches, and national campaigns.
• Manage the UK POS, VM props, and visuals scheduling to ensure timely and on-brand execution.
• Adapt and implement the Global VM Guide for the UK market across all retail formats, including outlet locations.
• Collaborate with key functions including Retail, eCommerce, and Commercial teams to align messaging and execution.
• Support and manage their large VM budget, including supplier liaison, cost control, and logistics.
• Contribute to store planning and shop fit processes to ensure visually effective and brand-right execution.

What you will need for this Visual Merchandising job:

• Previous experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Store Manager for at least 5 years for a UK retailer. Experience in fashion, beauty, or lifestyle would be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience supporting large store estates or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets circa £1 million.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook, Photoshop, and SketchUp (desirable) with a creative yet commercial outlook.

Benefits include: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, excellent pension, and other great perks!