Join Our Team – Merchandising Assistant
Location: Essex, UK ( On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time / Paid Internship with Opportunity for Permanent Role
Salary: Competitive, with fast-tracked promotion and salary reviews
About Us
At Jolie Moi Concessions Ltd, we're not just a fashion brand — we're a growing creative force. Known for our signature label Jolie Moi, we're proudly stocked in some of the UK's leading department stores including John Lewis, Debenhams, and Next.
Based in Essex, our passionate team is driving innovation, style, and success. As we expand, we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and excited about fashion — this could be your next big break.
The Role: Merchandising Assistant
We're seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support our busy merchandising team. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our collections are presented beautifully, accurately, and in line with our high standards across multiple retail platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage weekly intake sheets with retail partners (John Lewis, Debenhams, Next) – ensuring product data and imagery are accurate.
* Upload new products weekly to Shopify (retail & wholesale), SilkFred, and other partner platforms.
* Use our I-Level stock control system to book in stock, manage transfers, and coordinate deliveries.
* Analyse weekly sales and stock reports to identify best and poor-performing products – share insights with Buying & Design teams.
* Prepare and manage weekly replenishment stock lists, working with the warehouse to ensure on-time deliveries.
* Update product information and optimise listings with SEO keywords on the Shopify website.
* Plan and coordinate photoshoots, including booking models and locations, styling, and tracking samples.
* Manage communication with retail partners – including SOR bookings, fast-track entries, and key documentation.
Requirements
* Degree (or currently studying) in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* Great analytical and mathematical skills.
* A proactive, positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
* Excellent communication skills and a team-player mindset.
What We Offer
* Fast-tracked promotions and regular salary reviews
* Real responsibility and hands-on experience in a growing fashion brand
* Opportunities to work across both design and merchandising functions
* A collaborative, creative, and supportive team environment
* Fixed-term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role
How to Apply
If you're ready to grow your career in fashion and be part of something exciting, we'd love to hear from you
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Basildon SS15 6DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Fashion retail: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person