Joules Assistant Merchandiser - Talent Pool

We're always looking ahead! This is not a live role, but an opportunity to apply to be part of our Joules talent pool for future opportunities.

The Role

Step into the role of Assistant Merchandiser. This is an integral role based at our Joules Head Office where you will be right at the heart of the action. You will join our friendly, forward‑thinking Merchandising department to help us land a strategy that feels as fresh and effortless as our collections. We are looking for someone who appreciates the finer details of our heritage while keeping a keen eye on the future. This is a role for someone who loves the numbers as much as the aesthetic and understands that a well‑balanced range is the secret to a happy customer.

Working Pattern: This is a full time role based at ‘The Barn’ – Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The typical hours for this role are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and this is an onsite role.

Our Location: Market Harborough in Leicestershire, is where Joules began in 1989. This market town is home to the brand’s Head Office and is full of independent shops, bars and restaurants. It also benefits from good transport links to London, making it easily accessible for visitors and commuters alike.

What You’ll Do

• Working closely with our Buying team, you will ensure our collections land with impact. You will be the one turning data into a story, predicting what our customers will love next while keeping a sharp eye on the bottom line.
• Plan with Purpose: You will deliver seasonal range frameworks using sales and profit analysis, ensuring we are always predicting the next big opportunity for our well‑dressed time off.
• Trading: You will be living and breathing the weekly trade with your team, reacting with speed and precision to shifting consumer demands. In our fast‑changing environment, you’ll be the one turning real‑time data into immediate commercial wins.
• Master the Range: You will hit financial plans by adjusting as the season progresses, driving the team to stay on track and hit every milestone.
• Navigate the Numbers: From reforecasting to monitoring performance, you will take charge of your department plans, ensuring accuracy across every system and data point.
• Build Relationships: You will work hand in hand with our suppliers and internal teams, communicating our seasonal strategies with confidence and clarity.
• Influence the Future: You will present your plans to key decision makers, using your commercial intuition to guide the brand toward a profitable and stylish future.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a colleague who is effortlessly cool under pressure and has a genuine passion for the craft of retail. You should be someone who values collaboration and isn't afraid to try something new.

• The Expertise: You likely have a degree in a related field or experience in a similar Assistant Merchandiser role within a fashion business.
• The Toolkit: You are a bit of a wizard with Excel or Google Sheets and possess the analytical skills to turn facts and figures into actionable opportunities.
• The Mindset: You are fearlessly creative, adaptable, and ready to embrace change. We love people who get stuff done with a smile and a sense of humour.
• The Vision: You have a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the Joules heritage. You understand our customer because you probably are one.

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 would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing benefits – Opt in Healthcare cash plan, free digital GP via the Aviva App, Wellhub app access with discounted gym membership, free access to an array of health and wellness apps and much more.
• We offer flexible start and finish times and discretionary flexibility to support your needs and help you navigate life's demands as and when your work allows.
• 25% staff discount on Joules and NEXT products.
• Up to 10% off most NEXT partner Brands.