Next - Trainee Merchandiser Placement

Next is a UK based retailer offering stylish, good quality products in clothing, footwear, accessories and home products. Next distributes through three main channels: Next Retail, a chain of more than 480 stores in the UK and Eire; the Next Directory, a direct mail catalogue and transactional website with more than 2 million active customers; and Next International, with more than 140 stores overseas.Other businesses in the Next group include:Next Sourcing, which designs, sources and buys Next branded products; and Ventura, which provides customer services management to clients wishing to outsource their customer contact administration and fulfilment activities

Please note: this is a 12 month placement for university students who will then return to their studies. If this is not applicable to you, please apply to our ‘Trainee Merchandiser’ scheme.

Are you ready to Take On 2023?

If you're looking for a 12-month placement where you can use your strong analytical skills and eye for product, this is the role for you…

About the team:

Working alongside your buying, technology, and design colleagues, you will support the merchandising team from analyzing sales to ordering stock from suppliers all over the world.

About the role:

A 12-month placement designed to support the merchandising team on a daily basis while acquiring the required skills to develop as a future Merchandiser.

You will...

• Analyse last year’s sales to forecast what will sell well in future seasons.
• Negotiate, order, and manage deliveries with suppliers from Europe to the Far East.
• Review sales daily, to help manage stock levels in-store and online.
• Accurately update key merchandising systems.

About you:

• You are organized and can manage and prioritize a wide range of tasks.
• A great communicator, you will build excellent relationships both internally and externally.
• You are able to interpret data and see opportunities.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment.
• Approachable and at your best in a team environment.

Technical skills/business skills required:

• Highly numerate, with a basic understanding of percentages.

As part of your application, please include a cover letter detailing the below:

• Why should Next offer you a role as a Trainee Merchandiser?
• What skills and interests do you have that relate to the Trainee Merchandiser role?
• Why are you interested in joining Next?

Salary: £21,775 for 12-month placement

ABOUT SOME OF OUR BENEFITS
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• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria's Secret products
• 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
• Subsidized restaurant, coffee shop, and juice bar
• Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and well-being services
• Free on-site parking