Staff employed as Visual Merchandisers help to design the displays found inside of shops and in shop windows. They are responsible for presenting goods in a way that entices customers and maximises retail sales.
Visual retail professionals, usually enter into their careers through a background in design or by working their way up the career ladder following taking on an assistant's position in the retail industry. Foundation degrees and degrees in visual merchandising are appropriate qualifications for this line of work, as are qualifications from the British Display Society (BDS).
New recruits usually develop their skills on-the-job, with many large retail companies providing structured training programmes for their staff. Visual merchandisers tend to be employed by fashion and homeware stores. In large retail stores, visual merchandisers may work independently or as part of a large team. Those in full-time positions may work between 37 and 40 hours a week. Late evening work is commonplace as displays tend to be set up when stores are closed to the general public. Part-time work is often available.
Employment openings tend to be advertised through design and retail trade publications and recruitment agencies specialising in retail jobs. Starting salaries for staff involved in creating visual displays are between £12,000 and £16,000 a year, rising to around £20,000 a year for those with experience. Visual merchandising managers may earn up to £45,000 a year.
Trak Employment Solutions are one of Swindon’s premium recruitment agencies offering both temporary and permanent positions. Working with both individuals looking for that next career move and companies looking to increase staff numbers, you can be assured of a personal approach to match your exacting needs.
5 Callenders, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7YW
Based in Leeds, P J Staffing provides great people into great roles. We can operate nationally, across multiple sectors including cleaning, catering and hospitality with a proven track record for providing award winning teams for high profile, large scale events. With a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, our core team provide an honest, consultative and supportive service to both candidates and clients based on the integral values of PJ
First Floor, 7 Park Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12RU
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
RG4 Partners is a specialist retail recruiter. They find talent from entry-level to senior management and serve clients across the UK. They fill permanent, temporary, and contract roles.
Cannon Green, 27 Bush Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 0AA
TRP Recruitment offers its expertise in placing professionals in permanent, temporary, and contract roles. With teams operating across London and Italy, the company works with various clients such as retailers, brands, and suppliers across the UK and abroad. They have over 25 years of experience recruiting in the Design, Production & Technical, Marketing, PR & E-commerce, ExecutivE, and Retail Operations sectors.
Barkat House, 116-118 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 5HT
NWA Search predominantly covers the Retail sector across the UK and overseas. This includes Retail Design, Point of Purchase (POP), Point of Sale (POS), and Retail Marketing. From its London office, the entity attracts qualified candidates to fill a wide variety of permanent and temporary positions at all levels, such as Account Managers, Estimators, Junior Concept Designers, Programme Managers, and Project Coordinators.
20-22 Wenlock Rd, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Global Retail Recruitment is an executive search firm for the Retail sector. They work across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, bridging employers and job seekers. The agency has over 30 years of experience and recruits permanent and temporary candidates.
130 Aztec West, Bristol, Avon, BS32 4UB
Recall Consultants is a Cheshire-based recruitment specialists that offer multi-sector staffing services. Their expertise lies in catering to the Distribution, E-Commerce, Marketing, Retail, and Supply Chain verticals across the UK. The agency hires qualified candidates and places them in an array of roles, including Analysts, Buyers, Department Managers, General Managers, Merchandisers, Security, Store Managers, and Store Support.
36 High Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3HB
The GD People extends permanent and temporary employment opportunities to Public and Private organisations. Following their founder's 18 years of experience in a variety of functions, such as Sales, Business Development, Recruitment and Consulting, they were founded in 2022 and have since satisfied over 1,000 assignments, leveraging the 24/7 availability of their Preston team.
Business Utilities Group, The Hive, Derby House, 12 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3JJ
Intense Retail is a trusted recruitment specialist that satisfies a diverse range of employers across the UK and Europe. The talent agency supports Analytics, Property, and Retail verticals. Since its foundation in 2014, they have been assigning qualified applicants to a wide variety of appointments at all levels. Intense Retail also works in Consultancy, CRM, Digital Marketing, GIS, Outlet Village Operations, and Retail Property functions.
2 Leystone Close, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2JY
Create Recruitment Specialists recruits candidates for Fashion houses across the UK, from Design to Production to Sample Room personnel and more. Their business was launched in 2016 by its owner who has more than 18 years of recruitment experience, 12 of which were particularly focused in the Fashion industry.
25 Wilton Road, Westminster, London, SW1V 1LW
Tiro Select operates across the Technology, Business Solutions and IT Sales sectors, aiding enterprises in Technology, Digital, Space Tech, Retail and more. Since they began in 2015, they have completed a variety of assignments, including sourcing over 800 permanent resources for a single company. Their office is in Mayfair and they have more than 25 years of experience.
1 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8DJ
Twenty-One Twelve Recruitment executes staffing services by finding qualified staff for freelance or permanent roles. They are experts in Branding, Creative, and Interior Design industries. The talent-sourcing entity operates across the UK and Europe, and provides solutions to the Architecture, Client Services, Digital Design, Graphic Design, and Operations functions from its four locations.
Suite 21, 10 Churchill Square, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YU
We Are Mascot has been operating since 2014 and is located in Edinburgh. Their team consists of over 2,000 personnel across the UK and Ireland. Working primarily with the Live Experience Marketing sector, they provide staff for roles such as Brand Ambassador, Model, Mystery Shopper, Sales Staff, Merchandiser, Events Staff, Product Demonstrator, Market Researcher, and so on.
Catchpell House Business Centre, 4/1 Carpet Lane, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH6 6SS
A Human Resources and Retail-focused recruitment expert, Placed by Leon aids in meeting the staffing requirements of an array of clients. Operating across the UK, they supply qualified job seekers for a plethora of appointments at all levels from its London headquarters. The agency typically finds Client Hosts, Recruitment Consultants, Senior Human Resources Business Partners, and Store Admins.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Proco Global is an international executive search company that provides opportunities for candidates and workforce solutions to clients within the Supply Chain industry. The company has completed searches in over 50 countries and they also have more than seven global office locations including in Hong Kong, Mexico City, New York, and Vancouver. They offer client services such as contingent search, retained search, and interim recruitment.
71 Broadwick Street, Brighton, East Sussex, W1F 9QY
Blackrock Search helps employers in a broad range of industries meet their staffing needs. They also provide consultancy and professional support to start-up and scale-up businesses. Blackrock Search offers staffing solutions to sectors including Technology, Sales and Consulting, Software and Managed Print, Bio-Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Social and Health Care Technology, Telecommunications, Retail, and Education.
The Granary, Pippins Farm, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4AB
Consume Talent extends employment opportunities in Retail and Consumer, covering Health & Beauty, Apparel & Footwear, Food & Drink, Hospitality & Leisure, Digital & Ecommerce, and Home & Consumer Electronics. They are a global agency whose reach spans four continents, having 60% of their transactions in Europe and 40% in Asia, Australia and Africa. They have also completed over 320 cross-country relocations. Their operations started in 2003.
Monkswell, Little Baldon, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 9PU
Smart 1 Recruitment is a Redditch-based independent agency that supports both temporary and permanent placements across the Commercial and Industrial sectors. They cater to businesses and organisations throughout Warwickshire, Worcestershire and beyond, including but not limited to, Redditch, Studley, Alcester, Bromsgrove, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Their recruitment process includes creating bespoke adverts, headhunting, and pre-screening talents
Suite 67, The Business Centre, Edward Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HA
Furniture Associates has been serving an extensive client portfolio in the Furniture and Interiors verticals for over 14 years. The firm recruits nationwide and places staff in various positions at all levels. With a team in Bristol, they also offer solutions to an array of functions, including Buying & Merchandising, Design & Production, Office Furniture, Operations, Retail & Domestic Furniture, and Sales & Marketing.
11 Dene Road, Bristol, Avon, BS14 0PG
UIG UK is a recruitment agency that works across multiple markets. These include Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Construction and Retail Services. Their background is in supplying staff in the UAE and Gulf region, but they now also serve the UK sector from their base in London.
71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Established in 2004, Barracuda Search is a specialist recruitment agency in the Consumer Products, Retail, Fashion, Grocery, and F&B, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. The company provides staffing for Board Appointments, Finance, Commercial & Trading, Marketing & Customer, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Transformation & Business Development, Digital, E-Commerce & Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics roles. The agency is based in Westminster, London.
Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY
Established in 2003, Foyne Jones Consulting is an executive search and talent recruitment agency based in East Sussex that recruits for the KBB, Merchanting, and Construction Sales sectors. They have worked with the likes of Ripples, Builder Depot, Gessi, Schmidt, Extreme, THG, Homestyle, and Travis Perkins. They recruit for a variety of roles like Bathroom Designer, Kitchen Designer, Merchant Sales Manager, and Senior Administrator.
Unit 17 Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Lewes, East Sussex, BN9 9BA
Drayton Partners is a trusted multi-disciplinary provider of staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio across the UK. Since its inception in 2010, they have been attracting professionals to a wide variety of assignments at all levels, such as board-level roles. The talent sourcing firm deals with the Commercial industry and covers various divisions. These include Apparel & Footwear, Health & Wellness, and Retail & Leisure.
Collingwood House Fleming Building Burdon Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE2 3AE
LemonTree Recruitment specialises in multi-disciplinary talent solutions for an extensive employer portfolio across the UK. They typically supply qualified candidates to various assignments from their Suffolk headquarters. With over 15 years of combined experience, the company also covers Aviation & Aerospace, Customs & Compliance, E-commerce, Freight Forwarding, Luxury Travel, Supply Chain & Retail, and Warehouse & Logistics sectors.
Unit 78 Claydon Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL
Founded in 2002, Redfox Executive Selection specialises in training and recruiting candidates in the Agri-Business, Fresh Produce, Vertical Farming, Food Manufacturing, and Retail sectors in the UK and internationally.
Park Farm Business Centre, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS
Constellation, a trusted recruitment solutions provider, deals exclusively with the Catering & Hospitality, Culinary & Kitchen, Facilities & Cleaning, and Food Service sectors. Their expertise covers employers across the UK and Ireland, and they source candidates on a flexible and permanent basis for various assignments. These include Chefs de Partie, Cleaners, Event Staff, Kiosk Staff, Kitchen Porters, Restaurant & Bar Managers, and Sous Chefs.
37 Ailsa Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1QJ
Fraser Giles Partnership is an executive search firm offering its services exclusively to the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel, and Retail industries. The company works with a lot of companies from start-ups and private equity firms to blue-chip multinationals. They help businesses appoint for C-Suite and Non-Executive Director job roles. They also make placements in areas such as IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Corporate Affairs, etc.
56 Sloane Square, Chelsea, London, SW1W 8AX
New Chapter Consulting is an established recruitment consultancy in the UK with offices in Leeds & London specialising in the Consumer/FMCG, Retail and Hospitality industries. The agency was recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK by Great Place to Work. The company was founded in 2004.
LABS 136 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6PX
Gene East consists of Data Specialist Recruiters. Headquartered in London, they provide skilled technical and commercial professionals for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and United States. They have worked with a wide range of clients including FTSE 100 companies and start-ups in the Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Payments, FinTech, E-commerce, and Retail sectors.
20 22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
BPE Search is a recruitment firm established in 2007. The sectors they focus on, and offer services to, are Consumer, FMCG & Retail, Financial Services & Technology, Industry & Manufacturing, and Business & Professional Services. BPE Search provides a variety of jobs in these sectors such as Head of Data Science, Global Brand Director, Chief Product Officer, Sales Director, and Commercial Director. Their firm is based in Westminster, London.
The Studios, The Quays, Concordia Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4ES
Mackenzie Jones Recruitment puts forward its expertise in covering the FMCG and Retail markets and their sub-sectors across the UK. With over 20 years of collective experience, they have been selecting candidates for various contract/interim and permanent vacancies. The company also caters to the following divisions: Buying & Merchandising, Commercial & Marketing, Digital & E-commerce, IT, and Supply Chain & Operations.
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2AA
With 40 years of experience in the industry, The Staff Agency provides staffing solutions to multiple sectors, but mostly to the Office and Commercial sectors. They have worked with Siemens, BMW, and NHS. The agency recruits personnel on a temporary and permanent basis.
2 The Pavillions, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool Business Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2DP
KMK HR Solutions sources candidates in Business Support for Property, Retail & Luxury Brands, Media, Advertising & PR, Financial Services, Tech & FinTech, Professional Services and Not for Profit organisations, including startups and SMEs. Based in the City of London, they recruit for permanent, temporary and contract appointments like Health & Safety Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Team Secretary and Office Manager. They were established in 2009.
1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ
An established recruitment solutions supplier, Harriet Gibson Executive Search offers its expertise in finding qualified personnel to fill a wide variety of assignments at all levels. Serving both national and international employers, they cover the following markets: Buying & Merchandising, Creative, E-commerce, Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Wholesale & Retail. The company operates from its headquarters in St. Albans.
7 Barnes Wallis Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3FG
Ball and Hoolahan is a Marketing recruitment consultancy firm founded by marketers for marketers in 1988. They cover various sectors including FMCG, Retails, Travel, Leisure, Hospitality, Digital, IT, Financial Services, and Telecoms. Some job roles they hire for are Marketing Executive, CRM Lead and Data Analyst, Account Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Brand Manager. The firm is located in London.
9 Cloak Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 2RU
Carlyle Kingswood Global is a global executive recruitment firm that specialises in the Legal, Accounting and Advising fields. They advise professional services businesses and corporations looking to hire partners, in-house legal and financial teams, and merger targets. Its global network includes offices in Australia, Hong Kong/PRC, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
85 Gresham Street, City of London, London, EC2V 7NQ
Cream Soda Recruitment concentrates on two areas: Retail and Marketing Communications. They have knowledge in Wholesale, Buying, Supply Chain, Design, Technology, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Administration. They offer contingency and retained recruitment services, and have worked with companies like Comfy Quilts, Sambro, Cotton Traders, American Golf, and HobbyCraft.
26 Park Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9NN
ConTrust is a Construction recruitment company that offers Technical, Specialist, Project Support and Management jobs. Catering to permanent and freelance requisites, their services include Rapid Deploy, where they settle placements within 24 hours; Project Recruitment, where they follow a specific timeline; Multi-Hire Recruitment; and Executive Search. Their portfolio has over 30,000 applicants and clients like Apple Inc., Amazon and HSBC.
News Building, 3 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG
Dockside Personnel connects job seekers in Cleaning, Events & Retail, Environmental Waste Management, Property Maintenance, Logistics & Warehousing, Security, Hospitality & Catering and Construction with employers looking for permanent and temporary staff. With two offices in London, they have partnered with various firms including Plantforce, O2 Arena and Royal Ascot. They started in 2008 and are a member of the Association of Labour Providers.
Unit F19 Expressway, Docklands, London, E16 1AH
Founded in 2008, The Shore Group is a recruitment agency that offers complete staffing solutions to several industry sectors including Construction, Retail, Telecoms, Logistics, Rail and Aviation, Mechanical & Electrical, Security Clearance, and more. The agency recruits professionals on a temporary or permanent basis and some of the roles they fill include Telehandler Operator, Ceiling Fixer, Carpenter, and Retail Cleaner.
30 Crown Place, City of London, London, EC2A 4EB
Strat-Bridge, incorporated in 2021, exclusively satisfies recruitment needs in Management Consulting. Aside from recruiting Senior Consultants, Managers, Directors and the like, they also build teams. Their network extends throughout Europe, with key areas in the UK, Germany and Switzerland, as they cover functions like Strategy, Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operational Improvement and Digital. They are headquartered in Bloomsbury.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
Enjoy Recruitment Group is a recruitment specialist that provides professional staffing solutions to a variety of sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Health Care, Retail, and PR. The company was founded in 2002 by David & Claire Townsend. They recruit for permanent vacancies such as Digital Marketing Exec, CRM Marketer, Content Executive, Account Manager, Upholsterer, and Fabric Cutter.
Crossley & Co, Royal Mews, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PQ
Blue Juice Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary recruiter covering various roles nationwide. Since 2003, they have been providing their Executive Search services to find candidates nationwide.
Terminal House, Station Approach, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8AS
The Recruitment Bar performs multi-sector talent-sourcing services for an extensive client portfolio across the UK. These include Accounting & Finance, Administration, Construction, Customer Services, Distribution Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Media, Sales, and Warehouse. Since its formation in 2001, the firm has been filling various permanent and temporary positions, such as CAD Technicians, Office Administrators, and Purchasing Assistants.
101 Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JY
Anderson Recruitment is a consultancy based in Gloucester. They recruit for a wide range of industries such as Finance, Administration, Construction, Customer Service, Legal, Retail, Travel, and more. Some of the roles they deal with are Customer Service Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, Construction Site Operative, Digital Marketing Specialist, and Estate Agent.
Anderson House Business Centre, 9 School Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PJ
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Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3EZ
Blue Arrow connects job seekers with employers seeking permanent, temporary and contract personnel in driving, manufacturing, office and more. Theyve worked with employers such as Royal Mail, Hovis Bakery, Sodexo and Lloyds Banking Group. With the help of their London team, previous successes include 1,500 remote workers in 15 days. They are members of the Association of Labour Providers and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Centrum Offices, 214 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1TL
Here at the Siamo Group, we take a different approach to providing flexible and permanent workers, with all our directors heavily involved in the day-to-day operation of the business.
12 Derby Road, Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2HE
Established in 2012, Zachary Daniels is a multi-sector recruitment agency with offices in Cheshire, London, Northern Ireland and Scotland. They specialise in the staffing of Merchandisers to Managers across the UK, and work with serval large companies including Boots, River Island, Farmfood and Topshop. They operate in the Retail Operations, Hospitality & Leisure, Retail, Senior Appointments, HR, Finance and Marketing industries placing international candidates.
Forsyth House Cromac Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8LA
Lighthouse Personnel is a Colchester-based multi-sector consultancy. Some sectors they cover are Accounting & Finance, Business, Engineering, Health Care, Marketing, and IT. Established in 2017, by Gerard & Rosemary Francis, they specialise in providing office support and professional services.
Unit 21 Langham Barns Business Centre, Langham Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ZS
Do you need help finding top talent? Platinum Recruitment are a local agency specialising in Retail. Our recruiters are specialists within their fields, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ