Visual Merchandiser

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

About the Role

Yimbly is looking for a creative, data-driven Ecommerce Visual Merchandiser to act as our digital window dresser. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for transforming our traffic into transactions. You will act as the Brand Guardian for Yimbly.com, ensuring that every touchpoint from the homepage to bespoke seller pages is aesthetically stunning, on-brand, and optimised to maximise revenue. You will be directly accountable for improving our conversion rates, revenue per session, and product discoverability. By translating marketing campaigns into high converting digital storefronts, you will ensure our site remains fresh, relevant, and visually compelling. You will manage the visual hierarchy of the site, oversee automated sequencing for high margin products, and manually curate collections for major seasonal events. Beyond aesthetics, you will lead our onsite testing strategy. By partnering with the Data Executive to analyse heatmaps, click-through rates, and A/B test results, you will continuously iterate on our layouts and product filters to create a seamless, intuitive, and frictionless experience for our customers. You will also collaborate directly with our marketplace sellers to build immersive brand environments, ensuring their identity is highlighted while remaining true to Yimbly’s standards.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for a Commercial Creative someone who balances an eye for high end design with a sharp trading mindset. You must be an expert in e-commerce merchandising tools (such as Shopify or Klevu) and feel completely at home using platforms like Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and GrowthBook to drive design decisions. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in retail visual merchandising, a deep understanding of brand management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams effectively. If you are a proactive problem solver with the imagination to build brand stories and the determination to relentlessly test and iterate for the best performance, you will thrive here. Experience in high-traffic, media-led retail environments is a significant advantage.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day's paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!).
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we're proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

If you're excited about this role but don't tick every single box, please don't let that stop you from applying. We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work. Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.