Description
About the role:
We are looking for a Fashion In-Store Visual Merchandiser to join our VM Field Team on an 8 month temporary contract, based in and responsible for the following stores:
GATESHEAD METRO CENTRE & STOCKTON TEESSIDE PARK
As an In-Store Visual Merchandiser you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a visually inspiring shopping environment for the NEXT fashion customer.
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, in your designated store.
* Adapting the layouts to suit individual store needs 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 Regional VM and Store Managers.
* Feeding back phase / stock issues to line managers and the mock shop teams.
* Controlling, managing and ordering marketing and display 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/display, with a proven track record.
* 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.
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