DescriptionWe are looking for an In-Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team on a temporary contract for 6 months based in and responsible for the following stores:
(Midlands) Leicester Fosse Park & Tamworth - 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. 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 nstores.
- Adapting the layouts to suit individual stores 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 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.
Additional info:
- Full time temporary position 36 hours per week (Mon - Fri)
- Week days split between designated store locations
- Competitive Salary
- Head Office Grade 4
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