In-Store Visual Merchandising Display Assistant - Brierley Hill Job Description We are looking for a part-time In-Store Display Assistant to join our Visual Merchandising team, based in and responsible for the following store: Merryhill Shopping Centre, Brierley Hill, Dudley Please note that this role is for 19 hours per week. As an In-Store Display Assistant you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a visually inspiring shopping environment for the NEXT customer. 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.
* Dressing mannequins for displays around the stores.
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 Regional Lead 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: Essential Criteria
* 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.
* 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 and clean 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 some of our Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* 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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.