In Store Visual Merchandiser- London

NEXT Retail Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the City of Westminster is seeking an In-Store Visual Merchandiser for a 7-month temporary contract. The role involves creating and maintaining engaging shopping environments specifically for MENSWEAR. Ideal candidates should have a flair for visual merchandising, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt layouts according to individual store needs. This position requires creativity, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence for travel between stores.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in visual merchandising.
• Ability to provide excellent service.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver visual merchandising standards.
• Adapt layouts for stock packages.
• Ensure fixture and layout maintenance.
• Analyse space management for decision support.
• Support stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Creativity

Analytical skills

Planning

Time management

Strong communication

Job description

At NEXT we have a great opportunity for an In-Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team on a temporary contract for 7 months, based in and responsible for the following stores, As an In-Store Visual Merchandiser you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a visually inspiring shopping environment for the NEXT customer focusing specifically on MENSWEAR. 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the best visual merchandising standards at all times, within your designated stores.
• Adapt layout guidelines to suit individual store layouts and stock packages.
• Ensure fixtures, layouts and customer navigation are maintained.
• Analyse space management and best sellers to support layout decisions.
• Plan and communicate phase changes onto store planograms.
• Support phase change shifts in your designated stores.
• Ensure all marketing, graphics and props are correct and relevant.

Stock Management

• Support store compliance reports and daily new lines, range plans, etc.
• Ensure stock rotation and replenishment to maximise sales.
• Maintain a safe working environment for customers and colleagues by complying with store H&S guidelines.

Communication

• Work alongside and forge good working relationships with in-store staff and managers.
• Agree priorities on a regular basis with the Regional Manager and store manager.
• Feed back phase and stock issues to line managers and the mock shop teams.
• Work in conjunction with the in-store display team.
• Control, manage and order marketing items where necessary.
• Attend Head Office monthly for phase change updates to be communicated.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.