Love the outdoors and helping people?
This role will cover our Bournemouth, Chichester, Portsmouth - Port Solent, Salisbury and Southampton stores so a full UK driving licence and car is essential.
At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn’t just where we work, it’s who we are. Every day, our teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.
We’re looking for a Field Visual Merchandiser to join us on that journey. As a store-based member of the Visual Merchandising team, you'll be in stores every day focusing on maintaining visual standards and delivering clear, consistent communication to maintain our brand values and premium retail environment.
This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it’s about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers.
About us
We believe life’s better when it’s lived outdoors. Whether it’s hiking up hills, swimming in wild water, or just stepping away from the screen, being in nature helps us feel human again. But getting out there starts with having the right kit – and that’s where you come in.
We're looking for a Sales Assistant – known in our team as a Customer Advisor – to help support all kinds of adventure. From experienced hikers to weekend walkers, you’ll give friendly, helpful advice and make sure they find the gear that suits them.
We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, which also includes Runners Need and Snow + Rock. Together, we offer trusted outdoor brands, expert advice, and a real commitment to protecting the planet.
Whether it’s your first job or your next step, we’ve got great opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out visual merchandising activities in stores, following pre-planned agendas and aligning with store prioritisation strategies
- Identifying commercial and visual opportunities during store visits and providing quality feedback to store management
- Contributing to the development of the regional visual merchandising strategy by identifying store focus areas and supporting seasonal layout planning
- Coaching and upskilling store teams through workshops and hands-on training
- Maintaining strong working relationships with store management, ensuring effective feedback cycles and collaboration
- Playing a key role in planning and executing new store openings and enhancement projects with support from the wider Visual Merchandising team
We're looking for someone who...
- Has experience in premium visual merchandising, including window displays, mannequin styling, and layout planning
- Brings a background in large store or field visual merchandising roles and confidently uses data to make informed commercial decisions
- Is a strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire, motivate, and influence teams
- Is creative and detail-oriented, consistently delivering premium visual merchandising standards with precision
What you'll get from us
Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it’s about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.
You’ll enjoy:
- Starting salary of £25,000 - £28,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £1,530
- 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
- Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
- Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub
Everyone's welcome
We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.