Visual Merchandiser - Macquarie

WHO WE ARE 

Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. 

Founded in 1981 in the Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.

In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores. We currently operate in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS, with plans for continued future growth! 

Our mission? To offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers. 

To bring this to life, we are offering access to the biggest brands and best products – and a memorable experience that will set us apart. 

Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. 

We’re seeking energetic, focused, and passionate individuals to join our team! 

THE ROLE 

At JD Sports, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. As the Instore Visual Merchandiser, your mission is to create an engaging shopping experience for our consumers that also drives store success and profitability. 

You will inspire customers to engage with our brand and product by creating visually captivating merchandise displays, making customer-driven decisions, executing visual merchandise directives, and ensuring exceptional store presentation. You will support the Store Manager to coach and mentor the team to uphold high visual standards, in line with our company vision. 

You will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks: 

• Execute in-store creative displays, including windows and mannequins to reflect the brand vision and deliver world class shopping experience to your specific customer demographic 
• Analyse reports and make data driven decisions on store layout and product merchandising   
• Support the store management team to deliver and maintain visual standards across all departments 
• Inspiring and coaching the store team on our company standards and customer’s expectations to drive a world class experience for the JD customers 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

• You have a customer-first mindset and are passionate about creating a great customer shopping experience 
• Experience in a Visual Merchandiser role with a fashion retailer 
• You love fashion, are highly creative and enjoy influencing others 
• Strong knowledge of our brands is preferred 
• Can demonstrate critical thinking and commerciality 
• You have excellent time management skills, including prioritisation and delegation and can ensure that daily priorities are executed in a timely manner 
• Attention to detail 
• You are confident at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business 
• You can adapt to continuously changing processes and procedures 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Work in a dynamic business and engage with some of the best product and biggest sports fashion brands in the market  
• Training and development opportunities to kickstart, evolve and shape your career  
• Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business in a wide array of roles including Retail, Support Office, and our Distribution Centre  
• Access to our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family  
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions  
• One month paid parental leave for full-time employees  

We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career. 

JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated. 

What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey. 

Please note, be applying for this role you consent for us to complete a VEVO Check in order to verify your working rights where required.