Joules Trainee Merchandiser

Joules; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Joules is recruiting a Trainee Merchandiser for its Head Office, The Barn, in Market Harborough. You’ll support the Merchandising team to land stock strategy, analyse sales history, and gain a commercial understanding of ranges.

This full-time, on-site position focuses on building knowledge of planning, ordering, and supplier coordination. You will work in a fast-paced environment, embracing change and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Work experience and/or a relevant degree
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the fashion industry
• Analytical and mathematically minded
• High level of attention and accuracy with ability to retain information
• Adaptive and able to effectively work at pace
• Awareness of and genuine enthusiasm for the Joules brand
• You’re someone who takes time to fully understand the process

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team to land the stock strategy, in line with planning of Business/Trading teams
• Analyse previous sales history, review size ratios and identify best & worst sellers
• Gain a commercial understanding of product ranges and assess stores & competitors
• Provide administrative support for trading meetings and for continuity stock management
• Negotiate handover dates with suppliers and highlight issues to the Merchandiser
• Update delivery schedules and systems to reflect latest delivery position
• Create and ensure Purchase Orders are in line with the Critical Path
• Prepare trackers for Progress Meetings to address problems promptly
• Update systems with guidance (loads grading, sizing, lead times, product information)
• Collate information for supplier visits and meetings

Skills

Fashion industry knowledge

Analytical

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

The Role

Step into the role of Trainee Merchandiser.

Job Description

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

You will support the Merchandising team to land the stock strategy, in line with the planning of the Business/Trading teams.

• Supporting in analysing previous sales history, reviewing size rations and identifying best & worst sellers.


• Gain a commercial understanding of product ranges and assess stores & competitors.


• Provide administrative support surrounding trading meetings such as best and worst seller identification and sample gathering.


• Provide administrative support for the management of continuity stock


• Start to negotiate handover dates with a Supplier and highlight issues to the Merchandiser.


• Update delivery schedules and systems to reflect the latest delivery position.


• Ensures all department Purchase Orders are created accurately and in line with the Critical Path.


• Prepares trackers for Progress Meetings to ensure problems are dealt with promptly and effectively.


• Update systems with guidance: loads grading, sizing, lead times, product information etc.


• Collate and prepare information for supplier visits and meetings.

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

To really shine within the role of Trainee Merchandiser you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry. We also value your ability to really align with who we are. So, if you:

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry


• Want to be part of a team who loves getting stuff done


• Have a genuine team spirit


• Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share


• 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

You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy celebrating success with the team, and have a proactive approach to seizing new opportunities.

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

• Work experience and/or a relevant degree


• Passionate and knowledgeable about the Fashion Industry


• You’re someone who takes time to fully understand the process – who puts in extra effort to make sure work meets the required standard


• Adaptive and able to effectively work at pace


• High level of attention and accuracy with ability to retain information


• Awareness of and genuine enthusiasm for the Joules brand


• Analytical and mathematically minded

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.