Job Description

Showroom / Store Merchandising Assistant

Location:

Rothley, Leicester

Hours:

Full-time

Salary:

Competitive, depending on experience

We are looking for a creative, hands-on Showroom / Store Merchandising Assistant to join our team.

This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for detail, a passion for visual storytelling, and ideally a background in floristry or decorative display work. You'll play a key role in making our showroom and retail spaces inspiring, commercial, and aligned to our brand.

The successful candidate will split their time between our showroom in Rothley, Rowena Garden Centre and our other stores.

About Us

APAC is a family run business and a large trade supplier to garden centres, wholesalers and supermarkets in the UK. Our product ranges cover Christmas, Floristry, Artificial Flowers, Horticulture, Party and decoration. We have one of the largest showrooms in the UK in our industry that is visited by trade customers throughout the year. We pride ourselves on providing inspiration to customers using displays created in our showroom.

In addition to our trade business, we own Rowena Garden Centre, and 20 florist wholesale cash and carries. All require merchandising and display input.

Key Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and refresh in-store and showroom displays to a high standard Support seasonal and themed merchandising across all departments Use product knowledge and retail principles to maximise visual impact and sales Work closely with the buying, showroom, and store teams to ensure displays reflect current ranges and promotions Maintain visual standards, cleanliness, and stock presentation at all times Assist with product layout, zone planning, and customer flow improvements Prepare the showroom for trade events, launches, and customer visits Support general showroom duties including stock replenishment, pricing, and presentation Help setup and plan the various trade shows that we attend.

Ideal Candidate

Experience in floristry, visual merchandising, or display creation Strong creative ability with an eye for colour, texture, and composition Practical and hands-on, able to build, lift, and install displays Good understanding of retail merchandising principles Ability to work independently and as part of a team Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, especially around seasonal peaks

What We Offer

A creative and dynamic working environment Opportunities to develop and showcase your display and merchandising skills Staff discount
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person