JD Sports- 0924 Stratford, SU1021 & SU1022 Ground Floor, London, Newham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Sunday 15 March 2026 at 00:59
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 facias 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.
Hourly Rate: 13.01
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
* Follow a weekly visual merchandising brief and apply it in the store.
* Attract, engage and motivate customers to make purchases using 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 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
Work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times.
Conduct 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 KPIs
* 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 and refine merchandising strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
* Execute promotional campaigns to maximise sales.
Skills and Experience
* Visual Merchandising or Retail Experience is advantageous.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Creativity, imagination and 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 counseling 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.
JD Sports- 0924 Stratford, SU1021 & SU1022 Ground Floor, London, Newham, United Kingdom
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