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We are looking for the next generation to take on our trainee roles at NEXT. Be part of a brand that is forward-thinking and will help you shape your future.

Get ready to take on fashion at home at NEXT, the heartbeat of the brand. You’ll be a part of a team that is building ranges, developing new trends and growing the UK & Europe’s largest online clothing retailer.

Discover more about opportunities in both buying and merchandising at NEXT….

Merchandising at NEXT

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.

Merchandising at NEXT is like planning your own wardrobe: you make sure everything is balanced and there's something for every occasion. If you love working with numbers and are enthusiastic about fashion then this is the role for you! You will thrive if you love a challenging, fast paced environment where responsibility comes quickly giving you the chance to make a real difference for our customers.

As a trainee merchandiser, you'll manage stock levels, check orders and shipments, and build relationships with suppliers all over the world. You’ll also use data to influence what NEXT ranges look like, trading and reacting to what our customers are telling us they love. You will work closely with our Buying and Design teams so it’s all about great teamwork and collaboration too.

Once you’re ready to progress, you'll have the opportunity to travel globally and build on those relationships. Merchandising at NEXT is a great opportunity to work in fashion, and you'll get to work on a variety of teams, including Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, and Homeware. You'll also get to work with a portfolio of over 1000 brands in our ever growing brands team!

Our customer is constantly evolving, and it’s our buying team's responsibility to keep them excited about our products. As part of a fast paced team in collaboration with the Designers, Merchandisers and Technologists you will create desirable and profitable product ranges across the business, putting together NEW collections every season.

If you are passionate about fashion with good business sense then this is the role for you! Buying combines creativity and the ability to make the right decisions at the right time.

As a Trainee Buyer you will learn to develop the product and liaise with worldwide suppliers. With your keen eye for spotting trends, you’ll be making an impact from day one, helping to guide the way the ranges are built to make them relevant to our customers. You’ll have every opportunity to learn, thrive and grow in an encouraging environment. With on the job learning and our bespoke training scheme, you’ll gain all the skills and experience you need to become a future Buyer with us.