Junior Merchandiser

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards. We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

The Junior Merchandiser supports the merchandising team in delivering planned sales and profitability by assisting in category management, allocation planning, and sales analysis. This role contributes to optimizing stock levels and maximizing sell-through.

What you’ll be doing (key responsibilities)

• Assist in delivering the planned sales and profitability of the department by supporting the management and optimization of categories.
• Assist in the regular analysis of department performance to identify commercial opportunities.
• Support the allocation planning for Retail stores to ensure each store receives the correct stock package for their market.
• Carefully manage our department WSSI(s), ensuring we hit our sales targets while being smart about markdowns and stock levels, proactively flagging any areas where we can improve or benefit from on successes.
• Support retail teams in managing consolidations to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time to drive the highest full-price sell-through and maximize gross margin.
• Assist in building new store stock packages, considering regional selling trends.
• Support the management of intake and OTB to deliver inventory targets.
• Assist in category ownership within quarterly buys, including analyzing sales, product selection, and sales/ST% forecasting.
• Contribute to the development of systems and processes to improve efficiency.
• Build relationships with regional teams and support them with various topics.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)

• A Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a team environment. You use your skills to support colleagues, and foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and can do their best work.
• Brand Ambassador: Your genuine love for fashion is evident. You'll be an ambassador for our brand, connecting with customers and colleagues over the power of an amazing outfit.
• Driven by Success & Tenacity: You possess a winning mentality. You're resilient, focused on solutions, and committed to overcoming challenges to deliver outstanding results.
• Commercial Acumen: You have a deep understanding of retail business. You actively leverage data to gain insights and anticipate customer needs.
• Integrity: You embody our core values through your honesty and trustworthiness. You're dedicated to protecting our brand, caring for our customers, product, profit margins, and the health and safety of our teams and environments.
• Experience at Assistant Merchandiser in the retail environment.
• Developing analytical and numerical skills with the ability to analyze sales data and identify trends.
• Good understanding of retail math, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proficiency in Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of the retail landscape and market trends.
• Good decision-making skills with the ability to support commercial needs and brand vision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

About the location

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location: Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for

• The Customer is the Boss: We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers.
• One Team: We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas.
• We Do What We Say We Will: We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind.
• We Are Responsible: We are self-aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future.

A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day. We are a disability committed certified employer. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva. UNUM employee assistance helpline. Life assurance cover. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts. Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5. Notification of free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause). Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders. Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints: Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst enabling the success of our brand. We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.