In-Store VM- Thurrock Lakeside

Job ID
Job ID 76445
Team
Team Product
Location
Location West Thurrock
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary competitive
Posting Date
Posting Date 10/07/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 23/07/2026
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Summary

The Role:

Are you passionate about fashion with a creative flair? Join our team as an In-Store Visual Merchandiser and play a key role in bringing the NEXT brand to life in Thurrock Lakeside

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering commercial and inspiring layouts and mannequin dressings across all fashion floors, utilising Head Office Guidelines. You’ll be responsible for using these guidelines to maximise sales and ensure our brand identity is consistent and compelling.

Your role will continue to help drive NEXT to the forefront of the High Street within the Retail Environment.

What You’ll Take On:

  • Use expert VM knowledge to deliver commercial layouts and standards across Womens, Mens & Childrenswear floors, following Head Office guidelines
  • Outfit building, dressing & styling to create inspirational mannequin dressings and VM features within the store
  • Supporting to update mannequin dressings in the store as new stock arrives or items sell out
  • Discussing priorities & commercial layouts with the In-Store VM Manager and Retail Sales Team where required
  • Supporting with store processes such as accurately adding/removing lines & range plan management to aid replenishment of stock
  • Ensuring all relevant marketing materials are displayed in store
  • Visit Head Office to receive guidance on VM & Mannequin guidelines for implementation in store
  • Ability to travel to other stores if required

What You’ll Bring:

  • Fashion trend focused, with a creative background. A strong attention to detail and creative flair
  • Previous experience in visual merchandising, preferably within the retail sector
  • Ability to implement Head Office VM Guidelines and react quickly in a fast paced retail environment
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Have personal drive, motivation and resilience
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • An aspirational and creative outlook with the ability to adapt layouts to the NEXT Brand
  • Physical ability to lift and move stock, marketing and equipment as required

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Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • 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.

What's Next?

Team Overview

This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.

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You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

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