Visual Merchandiser Supervisor - #2177243

UNIQLO is excited to open a new store in Briggate in Leeds, featuring two spacious floors and showcasing our latest LifeWear collection. We’re excited to receive your application and kick off your journey with us!

• Hours: Permanent contract for Full Time (37.5h per week)
• Flexibility: Full flexibility from Monday to Sunday is required. Able to work on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and overnight; relocation may be required.
• Starting date: January 2027
• Salary: starting rate of £15.70 per hour

Why do we exist

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co, Ltd, the fastest growing of the top three fashion retailers in the world. Through our LifeWear philosophy, we are reimagining everyday clothing - simple, high-quality pieces created to make everyone’s life better. While born in Japan, we now have more than 2,500 stores worldwide and are expanding fast across the UK and Europe – it’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Visual standards & shop floor

• Ensure VM standards and brand guidelines are consistently implemented.
• Maintain mannequins, styling, displays, signage and promotional areas.
• Check the shop floor daily and identify VM opportunities.
• Ensure new campaigns and layout changes are implemented correctly and on time.

2. Commercial performance

• Use sales/KPI results to identify opportunities for VM changes.
• Understand best/slow sellers and adjust product presentation accordingly.
• Ensure key products and commercial areas have strong visibility.
• Review the impact of VM actions after implementation.

3. Team leadership

• Give clear direction and priorities to the VM team.
• Delegate daily and weekly VM tasks.
• Coach team members on styling, standards and commercial thinking.
• Support the development of future VM talent.

4. Planning & execution

• Prepare for promotions, seasonal changes and new product launches.
• Plan workload, priorities and VM resources.
• Coordinate installations and ensure equipment/materials are ready.
• Follow up outstanding actions and escalate risks early.

5. Communication & collaboration

• Work closely with Store Management, floor managers and VM management.
• Communicate VM priorities clearly to the wider store team.
• Share updates, issues and results with the VM Manager.
• Support visits and provide clear explanations of VM actions and commercial decisions.

6. Ownership

• Take responsibility for the overall VM condition of the store.
• Identify problems rather than waiting for direction.
• Follow up until actions are completed.
• Ensure strong standards are maintained even when the VM Manager is not present.

From day one, we invest in your growth and provide you with:

• On-the-job training: Build customer service and store operation skills with hands-on trainers in the store.
• Classroom training: Train and connect with other colleagues to learn company values, history and best practices.
• Digital learning tools: Learn at your own pace with online tools to boost product knowledge and standards.
• A supportive culture: Gain from your team’s experience and grow quickly with 4 promotion opportunities each year.

Enjoy the benefits:

• Promotion and pay increase opportunities every 3 months.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Structured skill assessment, feedback, and personalized training plan.
• Inclusive, collaborative team environment.

Recruitment steps:

• Step 1: 1st stage of interview with VM Team
• Step 2: 2nd stage of interview with General Manager
• Step 3: Practical test
• Step 4: Offer

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UNIQLO is proud to be a Living Wage Foundation-accredited employer, committed to paying all our UK employees a real Living Wage.