In Store Visual Merchandiser

Next; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Next is seeking an In Store Visual Merchandiser for a temporary 6-month position at their new Thurrock Lakeside store. The role focuses on creating an inspiring shopping environment, managing store layouts, and supporting stock management while collaborating with store teams. Ideal candidates should possess creativity, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in visual merchandising.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT, MADE*, and partner brands

Company performance-based bonus

Access to financial wellbeing services

Discounted gym memberships

Support Networks access

Qualifications

• Genuine flare and interest in visual merchandising with proven track record.
• Ability to learn quickly in fast-moving environments.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain visually inspiring shopping environments.
• Adapt layouts to suit individual store's needs.
• Support stock management and compliance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Next West Thurrock, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

At NEXT we have a great opportunity for an In Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team on a temporary basis for 6 months, you will be based in and responsible for our brand new Thurrock Lakeside store.

Job Description

At NEXT we have a great opportunity for an In Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team on a temporary basis for 6 months, you will be based in and responsible for our brand new Thurrock Lakeside store.

As an In-Store Visual Merchandiser you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a visually inspiring shopping environment for the NEXT customer in our new exciting Thurrock Lakeside store.You will implement Head Office VM Guidelines to a high level, supporting & developing store teams along the way. We are looking for someone with a creative eye and the ability to adapt layout guidelines to individual store needs and differing stock packages, whilst maintaining company standards.

About the role:

Managing Store Layouts

• To deliver the best visual merchandising standards at all times, within your designated stores.
• Adapting the layouts to suit individual store's layouts and stock package.
• Ensure fixtures / layouts & customer navigation are maintained.
• Analyse space management and best sellers to support layout decisions.
• Planning & communicating phase changes onto store planograms.
• Supporting phase change shifts in your designated stores.
• Ensuring all marketing, graphics & props are correct and relevant.
  
  

Stock Management

• Supporting store compliance reports. Daily New Lines, Range Plans etc
• Ensuring stock rotation and replenishment to maximise sales.
• To maintain a safe working environment for customers and colleagues by complying to store H&S guidelines.
  
  

Communication

• Working alongside & forging good working relationships with the in-store staff & managers.
• Agreeing priorities on a regular basis with the Regional Manager and store manager.
• Feeding back phase / stock issues to line managers and the mock shop teams.
• Working in conjunction with the in store display team.
• Controlling, managing and ordering marketing items where necessary.
• Attend Head Office monthly for phase change updates to be communicated.
  
  

About you:

• To have a genuine flare and interest in visual merchandising, with a proven track record.
• The ability to provide excellent service to both customers and colleagues.
• A personal drive, motivation and resilience.
• Good analytical, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and react in fast moving environments.
• Be able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work on your own initiative, independently or as part of a group.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Can perform general manual handling duties and tasks, including lifting, carrying, using ladders etc
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel to other stores / locations where required.
  
  

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About The Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
  
  

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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