About the role
Trainee Merchandiser
Let's Take it On
£29,120
Enderby
Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europe's largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK, representing 8.3million square feet of retail space. We have around 45,000 employees. We have 8 million customers on the website selling in 72 countries selecting from 280 million products which are sold by us each year. Our brand is highly trusted. Everything we do represents genuine value for money.
Merchandising
Do you love trends and talking to people all over the world?
Would you like the opportunity to travel globally with your job?
Are you passionate about analysis, trading, managing stock, and relationship development? We are looking for amazing people who can interpret data and use this talent to work with our Buyers and Designers to build and trade trend driven product ranges for our customers.
The scheme
You will start your 12 - 18 month training programme on one of our 'Product' teams - Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Home or on our Brands team (who work with a portfolio of over 750 brands).
With support from your team, you will learn the skills required to progress within our Merchandising function. Responsibility comes early and you will be looking after millions of pounds worth of stock from day one!
You will receive regular feedback from your Merchandise team who will coach and develop you throughout the scheme, supporting you in reaching your goals.
Once you are ready to take the next step you will be promoted to Assistant Merchandiser!
Day to day you will be...
Negotiating, ordering and managing the intake of stock from suppliers all over the world
Updating our product systems with the correct delivery dates and shipment modes
Reviewing historical and current sales to forecast what stock we need for the future
Attend range building and selection meetings and use your knowledge to influence how future ranges look
About you
Are you the kind of person who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you excel at juggling a wide range of tasks while maintaining impeccable organisation? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team. We're looking for someone who is not just a great communicator but a relationship builder, someone who can effortlessly connect with both colleagues and clients.
Your analytical skills are sharp; you can interpret data with ease and spot opportunities that others might miss. Numbers don't intimidate you—in fact, you have a solid understanding of percentages and how they impact our goals. In our bustling workplace, your approachable nature and team spirit make you a go-to person, fostering collaboration and positivity. You're driven and decisive, always aiming to make a meaningful impact. If this sounds like you, then you're exactly who we need to help take our team to the next level.
About the company
Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europe's largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK, representing 8.3million square feet of retail space. We have around 45,000 employees. We have 8 million customers on the website selling in 72 countries selecting from 280 million products which are sold by us each year. Our brand is highly trusted. Everything we do represents genuine value for money.