Average Merchandiser salary in the UK

About Us:Pro:Direct Soccer is building a premium destination for football and football-inspired fashion. Our new store is a house of obsession for football performance and culture, offering a high-end retail experience that reflects our commitment to football players and fans.We are looking for passionate individuals who want to work closely with the game of football and contribute to our premium brand position. If you share our obsession for the beautiful game and its surrounding culture and fashion, apply now.Role Overview:As a Visual Merchandiser, you will be responsible for creating an engaging and commercially effective store environment that reflects our brand identity and drives sales. You will combine creativity with strong analytical skills to deliver reactive visual merchandising solutions based on real-time data and trading patterns. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of retail trends, customer behaviour, and digital influence on in-store experience.Responsibilities of a Visual Merchandiser:Ensure all visual merchandising reflects brand guidelines and seasonal campaigns, and is presented to a high standard of presentation across all product categories.Use sales data and analytics to make real-time adjustments to store layouts and product placement.Respond quickly to trading patterns, stock availability, and promotional activity.Understand key commercial metrics (sales, margin, stock turn) and apply them to merchandising decisions.Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling through effective product positioning.Create visually appealing displays that inspire and engage customers.Ensure store layout supports ease of navigation and product discovery.Work closely with the Store Manager and the wider retail team to align visual strategy with business objectives.Skills of a Visual Merchandiser:EssentialStrong creative ability with a keen eye for detail.Commercial awareness and understanding of retail KPIs.Ability to interpret sales data and apply insights to visual decisions.Excellent organisational and time-management skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital tools for planning layouts.DesirableExperience in visual merchandising within a sports or lifestyle retail environment.Knowledge of social media trends and their influence on in-store presentation.Understanding of football and lifestyle culture.Relevant qualifications in visual merchandising or retail design.Benefits of a Visual Merchandiser:28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).3% Employer Pension Contribution.Staff discount of up to 30% (Pro:Direct Sport Online) and 40% (Do Clothing)National Gym discounts are available through Hussle and Nuffield Health.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through AXA Health for staff & family membersAnnual Pay Reviews and Appraisals.‘Refer a friend’ policy, with bonus rewards for successful referrals.Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme for staff with over 5 years length-of-service.What we look for in our team:To add cultural and professional value to the teamBe 100% yourself - we are genuine and love what we doPassion … without it, we would not be where we are todayA true team player - we work hard and play hard togetherWe don’t have time for lone wolves - we build everything togetherA true desire to deliver outstanding customer-focused solutions

Are you a fashion-focused merchandiser who loves product as much as data? Do you thrive in fast-paced eCommerce environments and want to play a real role in shaping how a brand trades and grows?We’re working with a highly successful, purpose-driven DTC fashion brand with a loyal customer base and big ambitions for the next phase of growth. They’re looking for a Merchandiser who brings strong commercial instincts, confidence with numbers, and a genuine love of fashion.This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. With no buying team in place, your opinion matters. You’ll add value through product insight, trading decisions, and sharp analysis, working closely with the Head of Merchandising and stepping up when needed.The RoleAs the successful Merchandiser, you’ll support the day-to-day trading of the business, helping drive sales, margin and stock efficiency across categories. You’ll analyse performance regularly, identify risks and opportunities, and propose actions to improve sell-through and profitability.You’ll be heavily involved in in-season trading, producing weekly reports, reviewing sales, stock and margin, and supporting decisions around launches, markdowns and promotions. You’ll also manage new orders, size ratios, option forecasts and repeat processes, ensuring the business is well-positioned to trade at pace.You’ll take ownership of key categories, contributing to range plans, forecasts and WSSI. You’ll work closely with production, eCommerce and marketing teams to ensure products are ready for go-live on Shopify and launches run smoothly.This role also has a strong data and reporting focus. You’ll maintain daily sales reporting, support forecasting and seasonal reviews, and use insights to influence future range and trading decisions. Over time, you’ll build confidence deputising for the Head of Merchandising when required.Skills and ExperienceCommercial experience in merchandisingComes from a fashion background and genuinely loves product and trendsIs opinionated and confident adding value through commercial and product insightIs highly analytical and comfortable working with data, reports and forecasting toolsHas experience with range planning, option forecasting and WSSIIs confident working at pace in a fast-trading eCommerce environmentCan work autonomously, take ownership, and step up when neededIs organised, proactive, and a strong communicator across teamsUnderstands the importance of brand fit, personality and customer insightBenefitsYou’ll be joining a growing, ambitious fashion brand with a genuinely supportive culture and a strong sense of purpose. Expect flexible working, generous product discount, health and wellbeing benefits, and the chance to grow alongside the business as it scales.This is a brilliant opportunity for a fashion-led merchandiser who wants real responsibility, exposure to senior decision-making, and the chance to shape the commercial success of a brand going from strength to strength.Sound Good?If you love fashion, thrive on data, and want to play a key role in a fast-growing DTC business, don't wait - apply now.

The role of Assistant Merchandiser, you will work closely with a Merchandiser within this accessories & gifting business. You will develop stock packages for new store and concept openings, monitor their performance, and assist management by producing WSSI and OTB reports. Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner a global £billion retail business with stores in UK, Europe & USA. This business is involved with the planning, controlling and monitoring of the purchase, intake and distribution of merchandise to help maximise sales and profitability. Duties & Responsibilities for this Assistant Merchandiser - Review and manage line performance, stock levels, and ordering processes.Oversee stock movements into and out of the warehouse.Recommend and document promotional activities, ensuring alignment with departmental budgets.Prepare reports and analyses to support product signoffs, business reviews, and ad hoc requests.Accurately complete and obtain authorisation for Open to Buy documentation.Support the planning of sales, discounts, and stock to achieve required levels.Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and participate in supplier meetings as needed.Supervise workloads and contribute to the training and development of Allocator. To be successful in this Assistant Merchandiser - Ideally having 2 years' experience within a Senior /Allocator, Senior / Merchandise Admin Assistant or Assistant Merchandiser level.Strong attention to detail.A true passion for numbers and analytics, coupled with a curious mindset.Proficient in WSSI and highly skilled in Excel.A clear drive and enthusiasm to grow and advance your career. The benefits of this Assistant Merchandiser - HolidaysHybrid working - 2/3 days in brand new officesGenerous staff discount across all brandsLife assurance coveragePension schemeCorporate discount programRecommend-a-Friend referral schemeCycle to Work scheme If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience, interpersonal skills and love for numbers! Then please apply quoting the reference no JO-2507-115173 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.