Visual Merchandising Assistant

Yours; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Yours Clothing is seeking a Visual Merchandising Assistant to enhance retail presentation across stores. In this office-based role, you will support the retail teams by providing VM guidance, ensuring brand consistency, and managing graphic requests effectively. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and attention to detail as the company continues its growth in the plus-size fashion market.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of retail operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to VM queries from stores.
• Organise and update VM communications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to procure cost-effective graphics.

Skills

Organisation

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Visual Merchandising Assistant

Salary: £23,000 - £28,000 DOE | Location: Peterborough | Head Office | Contracted Hours: Office Based, 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

What is the role

This office-based role involves working with the Retail Presentation Manager and store retail teams to provide Visual Merchandising (VM) support to our stores, helping to enhance store aesthetics and customer experience as the company continues to grow and evolve.

What you will do

1. Monitor and respond to questions from stores regarding Windows, VM Guidelines, Graphics & POS.
2. Organise and update VM Communications & Guidelines as directed by the VM Manager.
3. Collaborate with external print suppliers to identify cost-effective graphic solutions, sourcing new suppliers, and negotiating costs.
4. Provide stores with timely information on Windows, VM, and graphics.
5. Build and maintain relationships with stores and Area Managers to support retail functions.
6. Conduct audits and manage store graphic requests to ensure adequate stock of VM equipment/graphics.
7. Procure and supply graphic & POS solutions.
8. Plan and organise Graphics & POS for new store openings.
9. Coordinate with Head Office functions (Creative, Design, Marketing) to ensure retail graphics support brand direction.
10. Manage external business relationships efficiently.

What you will bring

• Commitment, drive, and self-motivation.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of retail operations.
• Understanding of print processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain brand consistency across communication channels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The Company

Yours Clothing is a retailer offering value on the UK high street and online for curvy customers, with brands including BadRhino, Long Tall Sally, and PixieGirl Petites. The company is rapidly expanding, focusing on non-standard sizes and niche markets, and aims to become the leading plus-size fashion retailer in the UK.