Join the Wowcher Team - Were Hiring a Junior Merchandiser!
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
Location: London (Embrace the office vibes - 4 days a week!)
Are you a ready to dive into the world of WOW? Established in 2011, Wowcher is the ultimate destination for unbeatable deals and unforgettable experiences in the UK.
We’ve helped thousands of people learn dog grooming, steam clean their front rooms, obtain the latest gadgets, whiten their teeth, decorate their houses, eat more healthily and even be more experimental in the bedroom…! On top of this we’ve also partnered with some of the UK’s leading brands including Graze, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Odeon, Fitness First, Diet Chef, Very.co.uk, PrettyLittleThing, Random House, EasyJet and Ocado... to name just a few!
We’re entrepreneurs at heart and love to spot a great deal! If you’re interested in being able to have a major impact on a successful, fast growing company from day 1, then read on!
Your Mission:
The Merchandising team at Wowcher is responsible for compiling the business’ online shop using both qualitative and quantitative data to ensure the most appropriate products display on-site. By assessing which categories and product areas should deliver the most revenue for the company in the medium to long term, the Merchandising team will provide insight to Sales teams to enable changes in consumer habits and seasonality to be met.
Responsibilities Include:
* Analysing data and performance, at category and sub-category level and able to draw conclusion and actions from findings.
* Reviewing trade performance weekly and able to propose opportunity for coming weeks as well as identify risk and ways to mitigate.
* Provide seasonal and annual summaries and lessons learnt across key categories and propose strategic actions to better performance for future trade.
* Able to work with large bodies of data and deliver summary and insight in a format that is clear for all to understand and take action from.
* Good presentational skills, both verbal and digitally and comfortable presenting findings to small groups.
* Understanding what levers to pull to better category or deal performance, working with sales to put such actions into work.
* Ensure the Goods website pages are full of in season and in demand products
* Work closely with all members of the merchandising team to ensure alignment across Goods focuses.
* Analyse Wowcher website vs competitors and the rest of the marketplace and make suggestions to innovate and improve ways of working.
* Work with the marketing team to ensure exposure on key themes and products, aligning with the overall goods monthly and seasonal plan.
Key Skills
* Degree or previous experience in a relevant sector
* Proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. excel) is beneficial
* Ability to analyse data sets in order to arrive at logical conclusions
* Experience in tools such as SQL and Power Bi useful but not essential
* Ability to multitask and respond to ad-hoc data requests whilst taking care of ongoing tasks / projects
* Ability to prioritise and maintain composure when challenged by others within the business
* Attention to detail
* Analytical mindset
* Commercial acumen
* Good communication skills
* Innovation
Why Wowcher is your Next Stop:
Our office is like no other - its a hub of fun and creativity!
Flexible working - blend office and home for your ideal work-life mix
25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus the option to nab 5 extra days)
Free fruit to fuel your day
Weekly breakfast feasts every Thursday - Rise and shine! Why not grab a coffee and a pastry to start your morning.
Wellness Wednesdays (hello, free massages!)
Thirsty Thursday! drinks and snack trolley - kick back and relax with a cold beer or prosecco
Games area for some friendly competition
Benefits platform Perkbox so you can get discount and rewards across the UK!
Monthly social events – All Bar Wowcher! get to know your awesome colleagues
Legendary all-company parties twice a year - dont miss out!
Cycle Scheme and Season Ticket Loan to get you moving
Auto-enrolment pension scheme. Whilst it’s great to live in the here and now, we have to make sure we’re preparing for the future, with up to 10% employer contribution.
Enhanced Employee Assistance Provider for confidential support and advice
Eye Care Vouchers – we’ve got you covered!
Store discounts across the Wowcher website (including travel deals!)
Smart-casual dress code every day!!