Visual Merchandising Planner

Pertemps; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer in Plymouth is seeking a talented Visual Merchandising Planner to join their Head Office team. This role involves designing creative merchandising solutions, collaborating with various departments, and occasionally visiting stores. The ideal candidate has a background in retail, strong IT skills, and a flair for creativity. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and employee benefits including a pension scheme and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Generous employee discount

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Background in retail or commercial roles required.
• Methodical and detail-oriented with analytical mindset.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver merchandising guides and planograms.
• Collaborate with Buying, Floor Planning, and Data teams.
• Visit stores for reviews and new store openings.

Skills

Retail or commercial background

Visual merchandising experience

Creative flair

Strong IT skills

Organised team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop/InDesign

Planogram design software

Job description

Overview

Visual Merchandising Planner: Are you ready to bring creativity and commercial flair together? We’re one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers, with over 200 stores nationwide, and we’re on the lookout for a talented Visual Merchandising Planner to join our expanding Head Office team in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how our stores look and feel, creating inspiring merchandising solutions that drive sales and delight our customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver clear, creative, and commercially focused planograms and merchandising guides.
• Use micro space planning software and sales data to produce accurate, engaging, and easy-to-follow merchandising packs.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Floor Planning, and Data teams to ensure consistency across departments.
• Visit stores occasionally to support reviews and new store openings.
• Take ownership of your assigned departments, ensuring plans are maintained to the highest standard.

What We’re Looking For

• Background in retail or commercial roles (visual merchandising experience is a bonus).
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and analytical mindset.
• Creative flair with the ability to think commercially.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Photoshop/InDesign (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of planogram design software is advantageous.
• A proactive, organised, and enthusiastic team player.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated with strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Driven, enthusiastic, and passionate about retail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Generous employee discount.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Position: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Interested? Apply todayor contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.