Instore Merchandiser

Role overview:

As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative product placement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays whilst maximising store profitability through enticing visual concepts. 

Responsibilities:

Merchandising 

• Following a weekly visual merchandising brief and applying this in your store. 

• Attract, engage and motivate customer into making purchases by using the most advanced visual techniques. 

• Ensure that mannequins, displays, and windows are alternated through the seasons and the events of the retail calendar. 

• Set up and monitor in-store promotions through the use of POS. 

• Analyse Oracle figures to assist you in product placement and floor moves. 

Training & Development

• Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising and display. 

• Ensure that weekly development takes place to fill future roles. 

• Communicate and provide feedback to Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in store. 

General 

• To work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times. 

• Conducting your work in a safe and responsible manner at all times. 

• Promote a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance in line with company procedures. 

Role objectives and KPI’s:

• Strategically place merchandise to maximise visibility and accessibility, ensuring high demand products are prominently displayed.

• Develop compelling displays that attract customers, align with brand standards, and highlight key product features and promotions 

• Collaborate with store colleagues to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.

• Identify trends & refine merchandising strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities 

• Execute promotional campaigns to maximise sales

Skills and Experience: 

• Visual Merchandising or Retail Experience is Advantageous. 

• Excellent Time Management Skills. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Be creative, imaginative and have a flair for fashion. 

Benefits 

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Company discount of 25% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)

• Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health) 

• Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) 

• Health cash plans 

• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group 

• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)

• Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms

• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. 

• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation

• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change

• Incremental Holiday Allowance