Trainee Merchandiser - Graduates 2026

Prepare to be part of a dynamic, hard‑working, 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 Joules

Joules is a distinctive, established and fast‑growing lifestyle brand that is growing rapidly in the UK and internationally. The brand is at the heart of the business and encompasses values of time‑off, heritage, countryside, Britishness, family and fun, which resonate strongly with our large, growing and loyal customer base. Following great success in the UK, Joules is attracting an ever‑increasing international audience, through the development of wholesale accounts in North America and Germany supported by dedicated websites for each market. We\’re also a top‑selling wholesale brand in major UK retailers such as John Lewis and Next Label and in 2016 we were proud to have won ‘Mainstream Brand of the Year’ at the Drapers Awards.

We believe in dressing well for the weekend, every weekend. We are inspired by the countryside, coasts and towns in which we love to spend time. We champion our customers’ style every step of the way and our people are no exception to this.

About the role

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office. This is a Graduate position with applications shortlisted in Spring 2026 for a Summer 2026 start date. You will be following a devoted, product‑led and fast‑paced Trainee Merchandiser Development programme.

What to expect on a day‑to‑day basis: You will support the Merchandising team to land the stock strategy, in line with the planning of the Business/Trading teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in analysing previous sales history, reviewing size ratios and identifying best & worst sellers.
• Gain a commercial understanding of product ranges and assess stores & competitors.
• Provide administrative support surrounding trading meetings such as 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.
• Ensures all department Purchase Orders are created accurately and in line with the Critical Path.
• Prepares trackers for Progress Meetings to ensure problems are dealt with promptly and effectively.
• Update systems with guidance: loads grading, sizing, lead times, product information etc.
• Collate and prepare information for supplier visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Work experience and/or relevant degree in Fashion Merchandising/Finance/Business, etc.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the Fashion Industry.
• Someone who takes time to fully understand the process – who puts in extra effort to make sure work meets the required standard.
• Adaptive and able to effectively work at pace.
• High level of attention and accuracy with ability to retain information.
• Awareness of and genuine enthusiasm for the Joules brand.
• Analytical and mathematically minded.
• Strong commercial awareness.

What we value most

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry.
• Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share.
• Are not afraid to fail and grow.
• Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve.
• Are adaptable and can embrace change.
• Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all.
• Enjoy celebrating success.

Benefits

• 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.
• Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops.
• Clothing Allowance.
• Family Day and Volunteering Leave.
• Reward Schemes – from a cycle‑to‑work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers.
• Life assurance.
• Pension.
• Fantastic L&D opportunities.
• A bold and vibrant place to work.
• Free on‑site parking & low‑cost EV charging points.

Other Information

This is a full‑time role based at The Barn – our Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire and field‑based working onsite either at one of our stores or events.

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