About the role
Apply for the Field Visual Merchandiser role at Cotswold Outdoor Group. The outdoors is where we work, it’s who we are. Every day, our head office teams help people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them. This role is about more than just day‑to‑day responsibilities; it’s about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers.
What you’ll be doing
* Carrying out visual merchandising activities in stores, following pre‑planned agendas and aligning with store prioritisation strategies.
* Identifying commercial and visual opportunities during store visits and providing quality feedback to store management.
* Contributing to the development of the regional visual merchandising strategy by identifying store focus areas and supporting seasonal layout planning.
* Coaching and upskilling store teams through workshops and hands‑on training.
* Maintaining strong working relationships with store management, ensuring effective feedback cycles and collaboration.
* Playing a key role in planning and executing new store openings and enhancement projects with support from the wider Visual Merchandising team.
Who we’re looking for
* Experience in premium visual merchandising, including window displays, mannequin styling, and layout planning.
* Background in large store or field visual merchandising roles, with confident use of data to make informed commercial decisions.
* Strong leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate, and influence teams.
* Creative and detail‑oriented, consistently delivering premium visual merchandising standards with precision.
* Adaptable, organised and flexible, with the ability to travel and work across our Kingston, Chertsey, Reading and Guildford stores.
What you’ll get from us
* Starting salary of £25,000 – £28,000.
* Hybrid working options to support your work‑life balance.
* 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors.
* Staff discounts of 40–60% across our full range of outdoor brands.
* Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub.
Inclusive workplace
Everyone’s welcome. We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs. We encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. Honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are are valued.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.
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