Job Description

🚴 Join the Revolution at Uprise! 🚴

Are you ready to pedal into a thrilling new chapter in the cycling retail realm? Look no further! Uprise, a dynamic force in the cycling industry, is not just a company – it's a passion-driven community, led by riders, for riders.

🌟 Who We Are: At Uprise, we're not just changing the game; we're redefining it. As an exhilarating newcomer to the cycling retail marketplace, we bring a fresh and vibrant energy that sets us apart. Imagine a workplace where your love for cycling is not just appreciated but celebrated.

🚀 Our Growth Story: Embark on an exciting journey with us as we chart a course towards becoming the biggest name in the UK cycling industry. Uprise is not just a company; it's a movement fuelled by the spirit of adventure and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

👫 Join a Team of Passionate Riders: Imagine working with a team that understands the joy of the open road, the thrill of the downhill, and the camaraderie of the cycling community. At Uprise, we are more than just colleagues – we are fellow riders united by a shared love for cycling.

🌈 Why Uprise?

• Embrace a culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and a love for cycling.

• Thrive in an environment where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated.

• Grow with us as we take the cycling industry by storm, setting new standards along the way.

🔧 Your Role: As a key player in our dynamic team, you'll contribute to the Uprise story. Be a part of something big, something bold, and something that will leave a lasting impact on the UK cycling scene.

If you're ready to ride the wave of success with Uprise, apply now and be a part of the cycling revolution! Your journey awaits – rise with us! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

The Role

Uprise Visual Merchandiser - APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS ROLE

As the Visual Merchandiser for our two brand-new bicycle showrooms, you will be shaping the narrative of our physical cycling experience. Curating an immersive experience that transcends traditional retail – you’ll be creating spaces where every bicycle tells a story. Your canvas spans two unique showrooms, and your creative touch will bring to life the passion and adventure in each ride.

Duties

Developing and fulfilling merchandising strategies that align with the Uprise goals and objectives.

Developing and managing visual displays and product layouts in both of our store locations, to encourage customer engagement and interaction.

Produce planograms and manage in-store merchandising proposals.

Working integrally with the Purchasing Team to be a step ahead of the trends and ensuring the product range is innovative and inspiring.

Communicating with suppliers via the Purchasing Team to negotiate prices, discounts, delivery schedules, and terms of payments.

Think creatively and critically, using the sales data, consumer behaviour and market trends to identify opportunities for development and maximise profits.

Able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, with effective delegation and attention to detail for maximum success of both ranges and locations.

Be able to motivate and inspire the teams to work towards goals and celebrate successes along the way.

Communicate your ideas, strategies, and goals to the teams, and senior leaders within Uprise. Listen carefully to constructive feedback and imbed changes in response for development. Including presenting merchandising and promotional training for product changes.

Work closely with the Store Managers to continually improve performance and aspirational environment, with regular store visits.

Driving store targets and communicating those amongst the team, using Sales analysis patterns and inventory levels to shape the store concept.

Cover Store Manager duties with organising and monitoring the shop rota, communicating holiday allowances and appropriate staffing numbers.

Cover Keyholder Responsibility

·         Opening/Closing store

·         Cashing up

·         CCTV monitoring

Maintain high Health & Safety standards and adhere to all Health & Safety policies.

Follow all risk assessments and safe systems of work relevant to your role.

Availability and flexibility to work weekends and provide holiday cover as required.

The Package

Salary

£32,000 to £40,000 (dependant on experience)

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave per year (Increasing to 38 days with service)

• Additional holiday purchase scheme

• Company bonus programme

• Employee cashback healthcare scheme

• Sick pay

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Pension scheme

• Learning and development programmes

• Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) salary sacrifice programme

• Salary Sacrifice Gym membership and Home Electronics schemes

• Cost price discounts for bikes and cycling gear

• External discount platform (groceries, high street and online retail, etc)

• Death in service scheme (4 x Salary)

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS ROLE