Trainee Merchandiser

Overview

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 will work closely with the Merchandising team and have opportunities to learn from the Founder, Tom Joule, and the Senior Team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team to land the stock strategy, in line with the planning of the Business/Trading teams.
• Analyse previous sales history, review size ratios, and identify best and worst sellers.
• Gain a commercial understanding of product ranges and assess stores & competitors.
• Provide administrative support for trading meetings, including best and worst seller identification and sample gathering.
• Provide administrative support for the management of continuity stock.
• Start to negotiate handover dates with a supplier and highlight issues to the Merchandiser.
• Update delivery schedules and systems to reflect the latest delivery position.
• Ensure all department Purchase Orders are created accurately and in line with the Critical Path.
• Prepare trackers for Progress Meetings to ensure problems are dealt with promptly and effectively.
• Update systems with guidance on loads, grading, sizing, lead times, and product information.
• Collate and prepare information for supplier visits and meetings.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry.
• Want to be part of a team who loves getting things done.
• Have a genuine team spirit and are adaptable to change.
• Are creatively minded, collaborative, and prepared to give your best effort.
• Are enthusiastic about the fashion industry and the Joules brand.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to retain information.
• Analytical and mathematically minded.
• Experience or study in Merchandising/Finance/Business is desirable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Joules brand and what makes you unique, including how you spend time off.

About Joules

Joules is a distinctive, established and fast-growing lifestyle brand that resonates with a broad customer base. The company values heritage, countryside, Britishness, family and fun, with a growing international audience through wholesale and dedicated market websites. This is a full-time, onsite role based at The Barn, Joules’ head office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The working environment is creative, collaborative and open-plan.

Role Details

This is an office-based role requiring typically five days onsite per week. We offer discretionary flexibility to support individual needs when possible.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare plan and digital GP access.
• Flexible start and finish times and discretionary flexibility.
• Staff discounts on Joules and NEXT products, and discounts with partner brands.
• Life assurance, reward schemes, pension contributions, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and development opportunities and access to on-site cafe and parking.