Visual Merchandiser (Birmingham)

Selfridges; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative individual to enhance visual merchandising and customer experience in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves daily floor checks, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a keen eye for design and trends. You will play a vital role in ensuring product presentation meets high standards, contributing to the overall shopping experience. If you are passionate about retail and design, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail operations and visual merchandising.
• Strong creative skills and ability to design effective displays.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily floor walks to maintain recovery standards.
• Collaborate with teams on product layout and merchandising.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Creative Design

Communication Skills

Retail Operations

Education

Background in Art

Job description

Perform floor walks each morning to check and maintain basic recovery standards and ensure that actions are carried out prior to store opening.

Consider both the internal and external customer in all activities, including department layout, merchandising, and product presentation, including styling and setting, and agree on standards and benchmarks against competitors.

Be proactively involved in implementing themed installations within your departments, working within a close-knit cross-functional team.

Work closely with key contacts in Buying & Merchandising and Retail Operations to agree on brand adjacencies and product layouts in order to maximize sales potential, as well as building their understanding of standards and maintenance.

Regularly perform comparative ‘shops’ of new and inspirational places to maintain an understanding and awareness of competition, direction, and key brands.

Have weekly updates with the Stock Control team, ensuring stock is returned and booked back in, and communicate updates as required.

Maintain all vinyl signage and branding, including ordering, installation, and delivering consistent standards.

Comply with Health & Safety standards, policies, and procedures, demonstrating good standards in regard to your tools, equipment, and environment.

A bit about you

Creative. With a background in Art as an advantage, you are passionate about design and visual displays, with an understanding of their importance in a retail environment.

Experienced. You are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with previous experience in retail operations as well as exposure to VM through work placements.

Well Informed. You will develop excellent product knowledge by following trends and being aware of our competitors’ activity.

A great communicator. You work with your team to deliver results as well as work cross-functionally.

Service and experience focused. Your creative understanding and ability to translate this into practical solutions and displays contribute to our customer experience.

Organised and proactive. You are able to prioritise tasks and plan for key events and launches e.g., sales.

An example of our values: a trusted and respected colleague.