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In Store Visual Merchandiser- Birmingham & Dudley
- Job ID
- Job ID 78000
- Team
- Team Product
- Location
- Location Birmingham
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Temp
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary From £26,319
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 27/10/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 10/11/2026
Summary
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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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
What's Next?
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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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Our brands
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