TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 12-18 month training programme in Merchandising, with early responsibility for managing stock.
- Learn to analyse sales data, manage stock intake, influence product ranges, and work with global suppliers.
- Requires strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills for a fast-paced environment.
- Applications open for graduates available to start in 2027 or sooner.
About the Role
Merchandising
This is a 12-18 month training programme within the Merchandising function, focusing on Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Home, or the Brands team.
What you'll do:
- Learn the skills required to progress within Merchandising.
- Manage millions of pounds worth of stock from day one.
- Receive regular feedback, coaching, and development from your Merchandise team.
- Negotiate, order, and manage the intake of stock from global suppliers.
- Update product systems with delivery dates and shipment modes.
- Review sales data to forecast future stock needs.
- Attend range building and selection meetings to influence future product ranges.
- Collaborate with Buyers and Designers using data to shape product ranges.
- Trade ranges by reacting to customer feedback and supplier management.
- Manage stock levels to maximise sales, minimise markdown risk, and potentialise profitability.
About you:
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excel at juggling multiple tasks with organisation.
- Be a great communicator and relationship builder.
- Possess sharp analytical skills and the ability to interpret data.
- Have a solid understanding of percentages and their impact on goals.
- Be approachable and a team player.
- Be driven and decisive.
Application:
Please include a cover letter detailing:
- Why Next should offer you a role as a Trainee Merchandiser.
- What skills and interests you have that relate to the role.
- Why you are interested in joining Next.
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