About JD Group
Founded in 1981 and listed on the FTSE100, JD Group is a leading global multichannel retailer in sports fashion, outdoors, and gyms. Driven by innovation, excellence, and a people-first culture, our vision is to become the world’s most trusted and dynamic omni-channel retailer. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of the industry.
This is JD Sports
As our flagship brand, JD Sports is the industry leader in urban style, seamlessly combining physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition. We offer an elevated shopping experience, blending globally recognized brands like Nike and Adidas with strong, exclusive private labels. We are a fast-paced, fearless, and ambitious team — are you in?
Role Overview
The Town Merchandiser is accountable for a number of stores in the Milan North Area, being the point of contact for visual support. You will monitor and encourage your visual team to create leading visual merchandising displays. Further to this you will support the Retail team, encouraging progression while making sure that you are maximising store profitability at every opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Showcase up and coming trends through product in store to maximise sales.
- Implement weekly VM pack guidelines in store where applicable.
- Re-fresh packages to showcase best-selling product as well as new styles to the business.
- Update window displays weekly to show the consumer the latest on trend, best-selling product of the week.
- Analyse sales figures such as weekly Trade reports (branch review, top 10 by brand) to ensure store layout is commercially correct.
- Continually think ahead, be proactive with new seasonal changes, peak trade initiatives and commercial awareness.
- Creating appealing and eye-catching displays that lead the customer through the store.
- Support Area Visual Manager with any area information as and when needed.
- Support stores with any larger layout changes outside of trading hours.
- Support stores with VM E-Learning Modules to ensure all are up to date.
- Co-Head shop-fits for progression purposed as and when needed to do so.
- Effectively execute new window displays when new campaigns launch.
- Consistently communicate with Visual Support Manager & Area Manager regarding your stores.
- Build excellent communication with Store Managers and In-Store teams as well as area teams.
Skills & Experience Required
- Visual Merchandising experience and Retail Management skills would be advantageous
- Excellent Leadership and Time Management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Commercial awareness
- Driving license is essential.
- Willing to travel to assist with new store openings.
What We Offer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and strive to ensure that all colleagues regardless of background, identity, or lived experience can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
As a part of our successful and continually evolving company, you’ll be encouraged to embrace and uphold our strategic priorities: putting people first, at the forefront of digital innovation, staying deeply attuned to our customers, and pursuing operational excellence. We are always exploring new avenues for growth, and we welcome individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact every day.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing salaries & benefits:
- III Level (ccnl Commercio), Salary Range offered: €28.400 - €28.600
- Meal Vouchers (€8 a day)
- Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
- Soft Welfare: corporate partnerships (the Vipdistrict and Well Makers platforms) and access to the Thelus platform
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
The list of these activities is provided by way of example only and is not exhaustive; consequently, the Company may legitimately request that you carry out other duties relating to the same role, should this be necessary for the Company’s smooth operation.
Please include in your CV your consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with EU Regulation No. 679/2016 and current Italian legislation.
This advertisement is open to candidates of both genders, in accordance with Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.
The large number of applications our company receives requires careful consideration. If you do not hear from us within the first two weeks of applying, please feel free to explore other opportunities or keep an eye on our Career Page and follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated on all vacancies.