Junior Merchandiser Nutmeg

More about the role

We are currently looking for a Junior Merchandiser on a 9 month fixed term contract to be based at our Nutmeg office in Coalville. In this role, you will assist the Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser in planning, purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise to maximise sales and margin for the department. You will also be accountable for given categories including merchandising strategy, intake, stock, sales & profit figures working alongside the buying team and
with guidance from the Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser.

Some more of your responsibilities include:

• Develop positive working relationships with all suppliers ensuring fully conversant with all orders passing through the system, working closely with the buying team to ensure an awareness of all orders being proposed
• Identify any opportunities and risk in the supply base, and propose suggestions to Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser
• Effectively manage and delegate tasks in the Merchandiser/Senior Merchandisers absence
• Being a supportive and effective team member
• Deliver a commercial and competitive range for given category whilst ensuring that the brand standards in both quality and value are maintained and sales and profit targets are met
• Present to Merchandise/Senior merchandiser a clearly defined merchandising plan and strategy for the given category supported by clear and sound reasoning
  

This role is based at our fantastic Nutmeg office in Coalville, with an expectation that you will be on-site a minimum of 3 days a week.

More about you

• For this role, we are looking for someone who has:
• Clear understanding of how to serve Customer needs and requirements
• Ability to champion the customer and retail a customer focus through daily routines
• Able to take on new information, adapt style and learn new ways of working.
• Able to understand customer needs and find ways to improve availability
• Take responsibility for own learning, keeping skills and knowledge up to date and sharing knowledge with others through mentoring
• The ability to create environments where sharing ideas, issues and concerns is the norm
• Planning and organising
• Influence and relationship building
• Commercial Acumen – ability to judge the market and maximise sales and profit
• Experience with clothing retailer or supplier
• Awareness and some experience of pre-season planning to deliver a commercial range with a profitable model

• Fashion/business qualification

More about our perks

We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave"