In Store Visual Merchandiser
Next.com
Office
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
About The Role:
- We are looking for an In-Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team, based in and responsible for the following stores:
- (LONDON) OXFORD STREET & WESTFIELD WHITE CITY - 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 and 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.
Main Tasks:
- Managing Store Layouts
- ● To deliver the best visual merchandising standards at all times, within your designated stores.
- ● Adapting the layouts to suit individual store 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 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
● Ability to travel to other stores / locations where required.