In Store Visual Merchandiser- Birmingham & Dudley

The Role:
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.

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. This is a full time position working 36 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

What You'll Take On:

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.
  

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 National VM Field Team 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.
  

What You'll Bring:

• 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.

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