Description
We are looking for an In-Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team on a 12 MONTH FTC CONTRACT , based in and responsible for the following stores: BIRMINGHAM & DUDLEY- CHILDRENSWEAR.
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 CHILDRENSWEAR. You will implement Head Office VM Guidelines to a high level, supporting & developing store teams along the way.
Responsibilities:
- Managing Store Layouts:
- Deliver the best visual merchandising standards at all times, within your designated stores.
- Adapt 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.
- Plan & communicate phase changes onto store planograms.
- Support phase change shifts in your designated stores.
- Ensure all marketing, graphics & props are correct and relevant.
- Stock Management:
- Support store compliance reports. 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 to store H&S guidelines.
- Communication:
- Work alongside & forge good working relationships with the in-store staff & managers.
- Agree priorities on a regular basis with the National VM Field Team Manager and store manager.
- Feed back phase / 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits:
- 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