Junior Product Merchandiser

Monica Vinader; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Monica Vinader is seeking a Junior Product Merchandiser to join our Product Merchandising team in London with Norfolk travel. The role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and product development, owning category performance and ranging.

You will partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Product Development and Design to drive data-led range decisions. The ideal candidate has strong Excel and retail maths skills, experience in jewellery/fashion retail, and a proactive, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Experience in jewellery/retail/fashion categories.
• Strong commercial awareness with data-driven briefs.
• Advanced Excel and retail maths skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead dedicated commercial lead for specific product categories.
• Own category performance vs LY and plan (WTD, MTD, STD, YTD).
• Produce data-backed briefs ahead of Range Reviews outlining category requirements.
• Refresh quarterly competitor benchmarking and market analysis for assigned categories.
• Drive margin and target cost alignment for new product development across assigned categories.
• Build, manage and distribute core commercial reporting on newness and continuity.

Skills

Category ownership

Commercial reporting

Excel

Retail maths

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Junior Product Merchandiser
Location: London / Norfolk / Hybrid (2 days weekly or biweekly in Norfolk head office)
Reporting To: Head of Product Merchandising Who We Are At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people’s lives by opening access to a more beautiful world. Job Title: Junior Product Merchandiser Location: London / Norfolk / Hybrid (2 days weekly or biweekly in Norfolk head office) Reporting To: Head of Product Merchandising Who We Are At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people’s lives by opening access to a more beautiful world. From crafting consciously with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials, to designing enduring, versatile pieces made to be layered, loved and lived in every day, we are redefining what modern jewellery can be. We create jewellery that marks moments, tells stories and becomes part of who you are, all while making responsible luxury more accessible. Our Commitment To Sustainability, Innovation And Positive Impact Continues To Be Recognised Across The Industry. We Are Proud To Have Received

• Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026 – Country & Town House
• Responsible Luxury Business of the Year, 2025 & 2026 – Positive Luxury
• Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK & NI), 2024 – Inspiring Workplaces

With a global footprint across physical retail, e-commerce and trusted partners, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Proudly female-founded and inclusive, we build meaningful relationships with the people who wear and love our jewellery. We are looking for a Junior Product Merchandiser to join us as we continue this journey and help us shape what the future of modern jewellery can and should be. Where we need your help The Junior Product Merchandiser role is an exciting opportunity to help sitting at the intersection of commercial strategy and product development. Joining our Product Merchandising team, this role combines end-to-end commercial reporting with hands-on category ownership across key growth areas. What You’ll Do Category Ownership & Strategy

• Category Lead: Serve as the dedicated commercial lead and subject matter expert for specific product categories
• Commercial Performance: Own category performance vs. LY and plan (WTD, MTD, STD, YTD). Track movers, option targets, margin, and stock cover.
• Ranging Briefs: Produce data-backed, written category briefs ahead of Range Reviews outlining category requirements and commercial opportunities.
• Competitor & Market Analysis: Maintain and refresh quarterly competitor benchmarking and market analysis for assigned categories.
• Pricing & Targets: Drive margin and target cost alignment for new product development across assigned categories.

Commercial Reporting & Range Tracking Infrastructure

• Reporting Ownership: Build, manage, and distribute core commercial reporting on newness and continuity, with clear recommendations about how to improve future performance
• Range Tracking: Track weekly range progress, pricing architectures, target weight, and margin alignment against annual briefs.

Functional Collaboration & Support

• Partner closely with the Merchandiser to support ranging updates across all categories from Initial Check-in to Final Range Lock.
• Collaborate with all the NPD departments
• Support on ad hoc analyses (pricing, competitors, images etc)
• Update systems regularly for all new products

What You’ll Bring Connect & Empower

• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, structured, data-backed written category briefs and recommendations across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborates Proactively: Partners closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Design teams.
• Coaches & Develops Others: Shares commercial insights openly with peers to support cross-functional alignment and range execution.

Drive & Deliver

• Workflow Management: Independently manages weekly reporting infrastructure, maintains range trackers, and balances ad‑hoc analyses alongside core trading commitments.
• Dives Deep: Maintains an accuracy-first mindset when interpreting retail maths, option counts, margin calculations, stock cover, sell-through.
• Delivers Results: Takes commercial ownership of specific categories to drive performance against plan and last year across WTD, MTD, STD, and YTD metrics.

Grow & Adapt

• Challenges & Commits: Evaluates range performance objectively and provides actionable recommendations to improve future product execution.
• Embraces Change: Responds flexibly to shifting trade trends, market dynamics, and range review requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Master & Apply

• Functional/Technical Expertise: Demonstrates proven category experience (jewellery/retail/fashion preferred), advanced Excel capability, and strong retail maths expertise.
• Applies Knowledge with Impact: Translates complex commercial data into clear range briefs, pricing strategies, and target cost alignments.
• Stays Current: Maintains and regularly refreshes quarterly competitor benchmarking and market analysis to keep the business ahead of industry trends.

To be successful at Monica Vinader, it helps if you...

• Are hands-on, solutions-focused, and entrepreneurial
• Collaborate openly with humility, honesty, and humour
• Embrace learning, teaching, and personal growth
• Stay resilient, adaptable, and self‑motivated in a creative environment
• Speak up when you don’t know - and act fast to figure it out

Additional Requirements Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. Travel Requirements Regular travel to our Norfolk office will be required (2 days weekly or bimonthly) Our Aims and Values Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service. We are: Customer Obsessed We put our customers at the centre of every decision and deliver thoughtful, personal experiences. Caring We act with respect and empathy for people, communities, and the planet. Fast Paced We move with focus and flexibility to make progress quickly and decisively. Exceptional We hold ourselves to high standards and are always learning, improving, and raising the bar. Commercial We make smart, data-led decisions that create long-term value for the business and our customers. Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge: Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve. Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge: Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve