Visual Display Merchandiser NEW Dunstable Posted today Dunstable Head-Office Permanent contract

About our company

In 2018 Savers were awarded 7th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for. We were the highest placed retailer in the list. This recognises the levels of engagement within our teams and demonstrates our commitment to our people. Savers was acquired by AS Watson in 2000 to further our value led offer in the UK. Our aim is to be the most competitively priced health and beauty retailer on the high street from a clean crisp contemporary store setting with friendly, efficient and trained colleagues. We provide branded products at affordable prices and work extensively on the range of products we offer, having extended our ranges in recent years. We continue to strive to launch the biggest products on the high street at the lowest prices. We have over 400 stores throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and are still expanding.

Outline of Role / Job Purpose

To build and maintain store plans in collaboration with the Commercial, Supply Chain and Operations teams, ensuring the most optimised, commercial and shop‑friendly merchandising plans are rolled out across the estate. This role plays a key part in driving sales, improving customer experience, and ensuring the right stock is placed in the right location.

This job is a good fit for you if you:

• Have strong in‑store knowledge of shop‑ability and varying store kit
• Have experience working in a Savers store and understand day‑to‑day processes
• Are confident in merchandising and stock management
• Can challenge product flow and highlight pinch points between involved departments
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments
• Are proficient in using Microsoft 365
• Are able to travel to and work from Head Office at least three days a week, and are also flexible to travel to stores when required

Key Responsibilities

• RMS Plan Building & Merchandising
  • Build full RMS sections from scratch through to final sign‑off
  • Merchandise bays to be visually strong, shoppable and commercially optimised
  • Build plans that cover 90% of store formats using MacroSpace analysis
  • Use Excel planners and databases to optimise layouts and facings
  • Capture accurate data (facings, shelves, bays) to translate physical layouts into virtual planners
  • Prepare planners for RAMS and update weekly with all new and discontinued lines
• Mock Shop & Stock Handling
  • Manage stock movement in and out of the mock shop
  • Ensure all stock required for builds is available by requesting cases or arranging IBTs
  • Maintain the Hub Store and mock shop to the highest RMS standards
• Weekly & Routine Tasks
  • Review weekly new and discontinued lines in store to ensure planner accuracy
  • Identify key stock issues and elevate to relevant departments
  • Keep plans, picture libraries and guidance materials up to date
• Commercial & Operational Collaboration
  • Support the manager where necessary, including assisting in commercial and operational reviews and implementing requested changes
  • Prepare clear, execution ready guidance pictures for stores
  • Circulate finalised plans to stores and all relevant departments
  • Provide accurate ad hoc plan updates when required
  • Meet deadlines for all plan preparation and section builds
  • Support continuous improvement of RMS through insight and feedback