Overview
Ready to start your Joules Journey? Prepare to be part of a dynamic, hardworking, collaborative and inspirational team, creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business whilst building cross-collaborative relationships including the opportunity to work with our Founder, Tom Joule, and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share.
About the Role
Merchandiser - Menswear. Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role at Joules Head Office. The role sits in our Menswear division where you will support the Merchandising team to land the range strategy in line with the planning of the Business/Trading teams.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a seasonal range framework using sales & profit analysis and feed-in from internal and external parties to predict future opportunity.
* Ensure the range is delivered to hit financial plans, adjusting as required as the critical path progresses and drives the team to deliver actions.
* Monitor performance of range against the original plan through re-forecasting and take action to drive additional opportunity and minimise risk.
* Be accountable for your department plans as well as accuracy at all times across all systems and data points.
* Work closely with Suppliers to share seasonal strategies and plans, communicating and updating regularly on business levels.
* Present plans to key decision makers in critical path meetings using reasoned arguments and rationale to deliver sign-off plans.
* Be accountable for your department forecasting and resulting actions, striving for high accuracy and using all available data to inform views.
* Along with the Buyers, be accountable for the progression of the range for your department, ensuring on-time, profitable ranges.
* Be accountable for stocks being in the right virtual warehouse/location to maximise availability and full price sell through.
* Overseeing trading for the department, taking product actions into current and future seasons.
* Optimise the current season through OTB management and proactively addressing terminal stock risk, determining the most profitable solutions.
* Hold accountability for the Department WSSI, driving business-wide visibility of all KPIs (Sales, Margin, Stock, Markdown, Intake).
* Be accountable for ensuring markdown items are identified and prices agreed within parameters.
About You
To really shine within the role of Merchandiser you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry. What we value most is your ability to align with who we are. If you:
* Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry.
* Strong team ethic but still results driven.
* Are agile and adapt to the business needs.
* Strive to make positive change and can take peers on your journey.
* Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all.
From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you have:
* Experience as a Merchandiser in a fashion business or as an experienced Assistant Merchandiser seeking a more senior role.
* Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
* High standard of commercial acumen and analytical skills with an ability to interpret facts and figures to identify risks and opportunities.
* Excellent planning and organisation skills with high attention to detail and the ability to plan and prioritise workload for yourself and the team.
* Ability to adapt, at speed, to the needs of the business and the customer.
* A proactive approach with initiative to seize opportunities and achieve better results for the business.
Where will you be working?
This is a full-time, onsite role based at ‘The Barn’ – Joules’ purpose-built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The role is typically 5 days a week onsite with discretionary flexibility to support your needs as work allows.
Your Application
Please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. For up-to-date guidance on completing your Joules cover letter, please review the advice provided.
Sponsorship
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and cannot sponsor under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.
About Us
Give your career a breath of fresh (countryside) air. For the colourful and carefree who make the most out of life, Joules is the British country lifestyle brand that encourages all of life’s adventures. We design clothing, accessories and homeware for all the family. We are inspired by nature, we have fun, and we care. Since 1989, we have stayed true to our roots with a team that continues to want to do better. It’s your time to join in the fun.
About The Team
* 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
* Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products
* Discounts at staff shops
* Clothing Allowance
* Family Day and Volunteering Leave
* Reward Schemes – Cycle to work and retailer discounts
* Life assurance
* Pension
* Learning and development opportunities
* Supportive, vibrant workplace
* Free on-site Parking & low-cost EV charging points
Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, please contact us at headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject) or call 0116 284 2486.
Seniority level
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type
Employment type: Full-time
Job function
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries
Industries: Retail
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