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
- 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
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Instore Merchandiser - Full Time in Rotherham employer: JD GROUP
At JD Sports, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a vibrant and inclusive work culture. As a Store Manager, you'll not only lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment but also benefit from extensive personal development opportunities, competitive perks like staff discounts and gym memberships, and a commitment to operational excellence. Join us in shaping the future of sports fashion while enjoying a workplace that values your contributions and fosters growth.
