Visual Display Merchandiser
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dunstable, LU5 4RZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75783023 |
Summary
About our company
In 2018 Savers were awarded 7th place in the Sunday Times best big companies to work for. We were the highest placed retailer in the list. This recognises the levels of engagement within our teams and demonstrates our commitment to our people.
Savers was acquired by AS Watson in 2000 to further our value led offer in the UK. “Our aim is to be the most competitively priced health and beauty retailer on the high street …from a clean crisp contemporary store setting with friendly, efficient and trained colleagues” We provide branded products at affordable prices. We work extensively on the range of products we offer and have extended our ranges in recent years.. We continue to strive to launch the biggest products on the high street at the lowest prices. We have over 400 stores throughout England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and are still expanding.
Outline of Role / Job Purpose
To build and maintain store plans in collaboration with the
Commercial, Supply Chain and Operations teams, ensuring the most optimised,
commercial and shop‑friendly merchandising plans are rolled out across the
estate. This role plays a key part in driving sales, improving customer
experience, and ensuring the right stock is placed in the right location.
This job is a good fit for you if you:
Have strong in‑store knowledge of shop‑ability and varying
store kit
Have experience working in a Savers store and understand day‑to‑day
processes
Are confident in merchandising and stock management
Can challenge product flow and highlight pinch points
between involved departments
Communicate effectively with multiple departments
Are proficient in using Microsoft 3
Are able to travel to and work from Head Office at least
three days a week, and are also flexible to travel to stores when required.
Key Responsibilities
RMS Plan Building & Merchandising
Build full RMS sections from scratch through to final sign‑off
Merchandise bays to be visually strong, shoppable and
commercially optimised
Build plans that cover 90% of store formats using Macro
Space analysis
Use Excel planners and databases to optimise layouts and
facings
Capture accurate data (facings, shelves, bays) to translate
physical layouts into virtual planners
Prepare planners for RAMS and update weekly with all new and
discontinued lines
Mock Shop & Stock Handling
Manage stock movement in and out of the mock shop
Ensure all stock required for builds is available by
requesting cases or arranging IBTs
Maintain the Hub Store and mock shop to the highest RMS
standards
Weekly & Routine Tasks
Review weekly new and discontinued lines in store to ensure
planner accuracy
Identify key stock issues and escalate to relevant
departments
Keep plans, picture libraries and guidance materials up to
date
Commercial & Operational Collaboration
Support the manager where necessary, including assisting in
commercial and operational reviews and implementing requested changes
Prepare clear, execution ready guidance pictures for stores‑ready
guidance pictures for stores
Circulate finalised plans to stores and all relevant
departments
Provide accurate ad hoc plan updates when required
Meet deadlines for all plan preparation and section builds
Support continuous improvement of RMS through insight and
feedback
CORE COMPETENCIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?