next trainee scheme

Trainee Scheme

About Next

Top 2 high street retailer

Biggest online clothing retailer in Europe

Multi-channel retailer

Childrenswear market leader

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Over 500 Retail stores

Over 2,000,000 Directory customers

Approximately 45,000 employees

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More newness

Great product

Fast track from design to store

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Better designs

Good cost control

Investment in the brand

Next Trainee Programme

Trainee Roles

Trainee Buyers– Assist the Buyer and Assistant Buyer in developing a range

– Approve trims

– Manage samples

– Arrange product for meetings

Trainee Merchandisers– Review Best Seller reports

– Progress product through to delivery

– Generate reports for meetings

– Manage Mock Shop samples

Application Process

Apply online

Online ability test

Telephone interview

Assessment Centre

Agree start date

Career Path

Buyer/Merchandiser

Assistant (3 to 5 yrs)

Trainee (12 to 18 months)

Hints and Tips

Research your role and Next

Gain relevant or retail work experience e.g. weekend holiday work

Use the internet, know the industry

Work placements

Regular performance reviews

Structured 18 month programme

Training and Development

Product Development School

Clearly defined development path

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Apply your own initiative

What we are looking for...

A good understanding and interestin our business

Knowledge of our marketand competitors

Ambition!

What we are looking for...

Thank You