Joules Senior 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 Senior 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, ensuring our customers are perfectly kitted out for their well-dressed time off.

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

• You will be using your sharp analytical skills to predict the next big opportunity. You will ensure every piece lands exactly when it should, hitting financial plans and keeping the team moving at pace.
• Strategise and Predict: You will deliver a seasonal range framework that balances sales and profit, using internal insights and external trends to spot what is around the corner.
• Trading: You will live and breathe the weekly trade, 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.
• Drive the Plan: You will take full accountability for your department plans, ensuring everything is delivered to hit our targets while adjusting the sails as the critical path progresses.
• Monitor and Action: By reforecasting and monitoring performance against the original plan, you will proactively chase down opportunities and keep risks at bay.
• Team: You will guide and support team members in achieving their goals and foster a positive work environment. You will be responsible for overseeing the progress of your team and ensuring they feel valued and motivated in their roles.
• Collaborate and Connect: You will work hand in hand with our suppliers to share seasonal visions and keep them updated on our business levels.
• Lead the Conversation: You will present your well-reasoned plans to key decision makers, using clear rationale to secure sign-off.
• Manage the Flow: Together with the Supply Chain and Planning teams, you will ensure stock arrives with a thoughtful eye on cash flow and capacity, making sure the right products are in the right places to maximise full-price sell-through.
• Optimise the Season: You will oversee the trading for your department, managing OTB and addressing stock risks with the most profitable, clever solutions.

We aren’t just growing; we’re evolving at pace. We are currently on an exciting trajectory and you won’t just be part of the journey, you’ll be part of driving our commercial evolution during our most exciting chapter yet.

What You’ll Bring

• We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record at Merchandiser or Senior Merchandiser level, ideally within a lifestyle or fashion brand that shares our appreciation for quality.
• Technical Savvy: You are a wizard with Excel or Google Sheets and possess a high standard of commercial acumen. You can look at a spreadsheet and see the story behind the numbers.
• Organisation: Your attention to detail is second to none. You can prioritise your own workload and lead your team with a calm, confident energy.
• Communication: You are a natural when it comes to negotiation and presentation, able to influence others while remaining approachable and relatable.
• Most importantly, you are someone who loves getting things done. You have a bold optimism for the future, you are never afraid to fail and grow, and you celebrate success collaboratively. You embrace change and always give it your all.

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.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

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
• One family day per year
• 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

Conditions apply to all benefits. These 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. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

What's Next?

• Apply: Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.
• Inform: Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.
• Review: If you are invited to an interview, you may be asked to present an interview task or portfolio and talk through your experience in a competency based interview. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.
• Offer: If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.

Team Overview

This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.

About Joules

Our Working Way: At Joules, we honour our British heritage while creating products and experiences that delight, inspire, and connect with our customers every day. We are committed to bringing freshness and innovation to our collections, delivering style, quality, and joy in every season. We strive to be the leading brand in preppy, heritage ‘time off’ clothing, offering standout outerwear and rainwear, layered autumn and winter essentials, fresh spring and summer styles, and a broad selection across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and homeware.

At Joules we lead on product, design, print, creative brand strategy and marketing whilst NEXT supports retail, HR, finance, distribution, customer service and returns - offering operational excellence.

Are you ready to take it on? Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.