Visual Merchandising Leader: Elevate Displays

Matalan; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Matalan in Doncaster is seeking a VM Manager to deliver high visual merchandising standards across the store and ensure product presentation aligns with commercial priorities. You will drive visuals that enhance the customer journey and reflect the brand guidelines.

Working closely with the Store Manager and Regional VM Manager, you will coach colleagues, maintain planogram integrity, coordinate seasonal launches, and manage in-store POS while balancing brand aesthetics with sales performance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and visual merchandising processes.
• Visual/retail qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Operational Excellence
• Skilled in Photoshop, InDesign, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver visual merchandising standards across all departments in line with company guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate seasonal launches, campaigns and visual changes.
• Work with Store Manager and Regional VM Manager to align visual priorities with store performance and commercial goals.
• Coach and develop store colleagues and VM advisors to build visual capabilities and maintain high standards.
• Lead by example to foster accountability and ensure VM standards are understood and executed.
• Oversee day-to-day product presentation and availability through displays and key visual areas.
• Coordinate visual activity outside peak hours to minimise disruption and support customer service.
• Maintain planogram integrity and visual principles across departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve visual presentation to support sell-through and highlight key products.
• Use commercial insights to refine displays and maximise sales potential.
• Maintain high standards for mannequin presentation and fixtures upkeep.
• Own and manage all in-store POS activity and materials.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative in supporting VM strategies.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Store Operations

Team Leadership

Photoshop

InDesign

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Visual/retail qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Matalan in Doncaster is seeking a VM Manager to deliver high visual merchandising standards across the store and ensure product presentation aligns with commercial priorities. You will drive visuals that enhance the customer journey and reflect the brand guidelines.

Working closely with the Store Manager and Regional VM Manager, you will coach colleagues, maintain planogram integrity, coordinate seasonal launches, and manage in-store POS while balancing brand aesthetics with sales performance.