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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