Joules Sales Assistant

Joules; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Clothing allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Free on-site Parking

Job summary

Joules Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, is seeking a Sales Assistant to join the Partnerships team. The role is full-time and onsite at The Barn, with standard hours 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri, supporting Key Accounts and coordinating with internal teams.

You will work across the Sales and Merchandising functions, attend external meetings, prepare and load orders via B2B, and help keep brand standards across live product ranges. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communicator across internal teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate.
• Proactive, solutions-focused under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with spreadsheets; Google Suite desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Managers with Key Accounts.
• Attend external virtual meetings with Key Accounts.
• Review websites for Key Accounts to ensure live styles reflect brand standards.
• Assist during selling season with appointments at The Joules Barn and remote Trade Shows; greet and support customers.
• Load orders via B2B and help maintain VM in line with brand standards.
• Produce weekly trading templates for Key Accounts; notify re-order opportunities.
• Coordinate with Merchandising on stock availability; raise orders.
• Be proficient using our B2B platform.
• Assist with sample preparation/distribution ahead of and during peak selling season.
• Be a true Joules Brand Ambassador.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Tools

B2B platform

Google Suite

Job description

The Role

Step into the role of Sales Assistant and discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office working within our brilliant Partnerships team.

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. It is the perfect place to mix a rewarding career with a bit of well-dressed time off.

What You'll Do

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.

Step into the role of Sales Administrator here at Joules Head Office!

• Support Sales Managers with Key Accounts
• Be a supporting point of contact and attend scheduled external virtual meetings with Key Accounts
• Regularly review websites for Key Accounts to ensure all available styles are live and reflect brand standards
• Assist Sales Managers during the selling season with Sales appointments at The Joules Barn and remote Trade Shows. Greet and support customers, load orders via B2B and help keep visual merchandising (VM) in line with brand standards
• Support in-season trading by producing and sharing internal weekly trading templates for Key Accounts. Notify Key Accounts of re-order opportunities
• Work closely with the internal Merchandising team to confirm stock availability. Raise orders as required
• Be proficient using our B2B platform
• Support B2B & Showroom Assistant with sample preparation/distribution ahead of and during peak selling season
• You will have confidence in your role to be a true Joules Brand Ambassador!

What You’ll Bring

From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you are:

• A confident and clear communicator comfortable working cross-functionally across internal teams and external partners
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate
• Proactive, solutions-focused and calm under pressure
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to manage time, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Confident in your use of spreadsheets (Google Suite capabilities would be desirable but not essential)
• Flexible to travel to external meetings and Trade Shows as required

We value most

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
• 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

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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

• 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 [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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.