Instore Merchandiser

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

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 customers 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.
• Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform.
• Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform.
• 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.
• 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.