Your new role

The field visual merchandiser is super creative and has an eye for fashion. They focus on the detail and have a lot of knowledge about key trends. They have the ability to see the bigger picture and think outside the box which will drive the best store layouts and allow our stores to stand out from our competitors.

As a Field Visual Merchandiser in Sofology, you will work as part of a display team, to implement key visual themes throughout the stores and support the Retail Marketing and Visual Merchandise Manager exceed all merchandise goals and consistently deliver on in store presentation to increase conversion and average order value. Working in collaboration with the marketing department, to convey the company Brand values and style. 

A day in the life of...

• Developing store floor plans led by the Store Planner and following a strategic plan set by Support Office and in line with the VM strategy
• Create specific displays to promote certain products in collaboration with Marketing
• Deciding how to use space and lighting creatively
• Making best use of the store space and layout to maximise each stores potential
• Giving feedback to the Support Office including Marketing/Merchandise/Buying Teams
• Setting up displays, managing store standards, POS displays
• Teaching Retail teams & Management the Visual Merchandise guidelines
• Managing stakeholders and supporting Retail Store Managers, Regional Managers and Heads of Retail

In an ideal world...

• Previous experience in a similar retail role

• Strong attention to detail and a good sense of colour and style

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach

• Must be able to drive

• Effective relationship building is essential

• Knowledge of current trends in design

• The ability to work to deadlines

• Good communication skills

• The ability to work well as part of a team and also alone

• Stamina and energy

• Must be able to adapt to change and manage priorities

Pay and Perks

• Professional Qualifications

• Company Car or Car Allowance 

• Laptop & Phone

• Your Birthday off 

• Learning & Development, Next generation programme 

• 30% discount across the group & 15% for friends & family

• High street Discounts with 100’s of great brands 

• Contributory Healthcare

• Pension

• Your Lawyer

• Employee Assistance Programme for all colleagues & your household 

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

• Discuss flexible working & part time opportunities

A little about Sofology

Founded over 30 years ago, we’re true sofa specialists. So much more than just a piece of furniture, we know that a sofa is the one thing that truly turns our customer’s houses into homes.There’s a lot at stake when it comes to guiding our customers to make the right choice for them - that’s why our customer journey is unique in the sofa market. That means no ‘ends next Sunday sales.

We think choosing a new role and choosing a new sofa have a lot in common. Your old one feels comfy, you’re used to it, and you know exactly where you fit. But a new job - or a new sofa - holds so much potential. Pick the right one and you’ll never look back. You want to feel comfortable, but with enough going on to keep you right on the edge of your seat. Our team is always growing, and we’re constantly shuffling up on the sofa to make room for the newest member of the Sofology family. 

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