JD Sports - Full Time In Store Visual Merchandiser (40 hours)

Role Overview

As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging customers through creative product placement and 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 customers into making purchases using the most advanced visual techniques.
  • Ensure mannequins, displays and windows are alternated through the seasons and events of the retail calendar.
  • Set up and monitor in-store promotions through the use of POS.
  • Analyse sales figures to assist with product placement and floor moves.

Training & Development

  • Provide training and assist with team development on merchandising and display.
  • Ensure weekly development takes place to fill future roles.
  • Communicate and provide feedback to the Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in store.

General

  • Work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times.
  • Conduct 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 KPIs

  • 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 and refine merchandising strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
  • Execute promotional campaigns to maximise sales.

Skills and Experience

  • Visual merchandising experience is essential.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Creative, imaginative and a flair for fashion.

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 from retail and hospitality businesses through the online benefits platform (TELUS Health)
  • Access to counselling services, digital health and wellbeing advice through the benefits platform (TELUS Health)
  • Health cash plans
  • Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development
  • Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications (England only)
  • Discounted gym memberships at JD Gyms
  • Access to colleague networks and volunteering opportunities with the JD Foundation
  • Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change
  • Incremental holiday allowance
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