Assistant Merchandiser - Talent Pool in Market Harborough

The Role

Step into the role of Assistant Merchandiser. Discover an exciting opportunity to join our Joules talent pool for upcoming openings at our Head Office. We are always looking ahead to our next chapter, and while this is not an active immediate vacancy, we want to connect with brilliant merchandising talent ready for future opportunities at The Barn. You will join our friendly, forward-thinking Merchandising department, helping us land commercial plans that feel as fresh and effortless as our seasonal collections. We are searching for someone who appreciates the fine craftsmanship of our heritage while keeping a sharp eye on future trade. If you love the numbers just as much as the aesthetic and know that a balanced range is the key to delighting our customers, this is the place for you. Working Pattern When live opportunities arise, this is a full-time role based onsite 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. Our Location Market Harborough in Leicestershire is where Joules began in 1989. This vibrant market town is home to our Head Office and is filled with wonderful independent shops, cosy pubs, and fantastic restaurants. With easy transport links to London, it is the perfect spot to build a rewarding career while enjoying plenty of well-dressed time off. What You’ll Do Working hand in hand with our Buying team, you will help make sure every collection lands with maximum commercial impact. You will be the storyteller behind the spreadsheets, turning trade figures into actionable insights, predicting what our customers will fall for next, and keeping an eye on profitability. You will be responsible for: Planning with purpose:

Build seasonal range frameworks using sales and profit analysis, spotting the next big retail opportunities for our signature preppy styles

Trading the numbers:

Live and breathe weekly trade alongside your team, reacting swiftly and smartly to consumer habits to turn real-time figures into commercial wins

Balancing the range:

Hit financial targets by adjusting intake and allocations as the season unfolds, keeping the department firmly on track

Mastering the detail:

Take ownership of department forecasts and performance tracking, ensuring total accuracy across every spreadsheet and system

Building trusted partnerships:

Collaborate closely with external suppliers and internal teams, communicating range plans with clarity, warmth, and confidence

Guiding future collections:

Share your findings with key decision-makers, pairing your commercial intuition with real data to help guide a stylish, profitable future

What You’ll Bring To really shine in this role, you will bring a calm, level head under pressure, genuine commercial curiosity, and a love for the small details that make retail tick. You are approachable, self-effacing, and always up for rolling your sleeves up with the team. We would also love to see: Experience within a similar Assistant Merchandiser role or a relevant retail degree, ideally within fashion or lifestyle brands

A natural comfort with numbers and spreadsheets, turning raw data into clear, actionable commercial opportunities

A proactive, adaptable attitude with a great sense of humour and a love for getting things done

A genuine appreciation for British heritage, timeless craftsmanship, and our signature preppy aesthetic

Strong communication skills and the confidence to present commercial insights to cross-functional partners

Your Application Due to the volume of applications we receive, please ensure you include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter telling us why you want to be part of the future here at Joules. We keep our talent community active so we can reach out the moment a matching role goes live. 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 to our talent pool so our team can review your profile for upcoming opportunities at The Barn. #LI-Onsite

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.

23 days holiday plus bank holidays 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 & Branded Beauty products Up to 25% off Joules partner Brands Opt-in clothing allowance Access to fantastic discounts at our NEXT staff shop Life assurance Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers Collaborative, progressive and supportive working environment Competitive employer pension contributions Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program Dedicated Learning and Development The Cafe - Our infamous on-site cafe offering subsidised, healthy, fresh and varied food available from breakfast through to lunch and beyond 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 (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.