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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. We continue to grow in the UK and internationally.
We aim to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To help us achieve this, you will have the desire to align with our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative, and customer-focused organization, providing operational excellence and identifying new growth areas.
Role Overview
As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging customers through creative product placement and utilizing the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays while maximizing store profitability through enticing visual concepts.
Responsibilities
* Follow weekly visual merchandising briefs and implement them in your store.
* Attract, engage, and motivate customers to make purchases using advanced visual techniques.
* Ensure mannequins, displays, and windows are updated seasonally and for retail calendar events.
* Set up and monitor in-store promotions using POS materials.
* Analyze Oracle figures to optimize product placement and store layout.
Training & Development
* Provide training and support team development on merchandising and display techniques.
* Participate in weekly development activities to prepare for future roles.
* Communicate and provide feedback to the Town Merchandiser regarding visual merchandising activities.
General
* Maintain a highly professional manner, leading by example.
* Work safely and responsibly at all times.
* Promote high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance in line with company procedures.
Role Objectives and KPIs
* Strategically place merchandise to maximize visibility and accessibility, highlighting high-demand products.
* Create compelling displays that attract customers, align with brand standards, and highlight key features and promotions.
* Collaborate with store colleagues to ensure stock levels meet demand.
* Identify trends and refine merchandising strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
* Execute promotional campaigns to maximize sales.
Skills and Experience
* Experience in Visual Merchandising or Retail is advantageous.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Creative, imaginative, with a flair for fashion.
Benefits
We offer our employees some fantastic benefits, including:
* 25% discount on a wide range of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors).
* Exclusive deals and discounts from retail and hospitality partners via TELUS Health.
* Access to counselling services, digital health, and well-being advice.
* Health cash plans.
* Internal development courses for personal and professional growth.
* Opportunities for apprenticeships and nationally recognized qualifications (England Only).
* Discounted gym memberships at JD Gyms.
* Access to colleague networks and support initiatives for positive change.
* Volunteer opportunities and support for JD Foundation initiatives.
* Employer engagement forums to influence positive change.
* Incremental holiday allowance.
Thank you for your interest in joining JD Sports. We look forward to your application.
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