Junior Merchandiser Cult Beauty

Life at THG Beauty

Were home to marketleading websites like Lookfantastic Skinstore Dermstore Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. Its an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

Who is Cult Beauty

Well were a beautyobsessed team who share a common goal to become the most trusted beauty retailer in the world! Were all about intelligent beauty from the way we pick our everlustedafter brands to how we talk to our exceptionally savvy customers. Our Cult Community values transparency and so do we. Thats why we only sell the products that truly blow us away and publish every review on our site. To achieve this goal we want to collaborate with individuals who have the same vision. As part of the Cult Beauty team youll be encouraged to share ideas and empowered to aim for the skies. Were a team so if we fail we fail together and try again.

Cult Beauty has become the successful world leader it is because of our people. Were a closeknit family that recognises that our collective and community are much more valuable than the sum of their parts. Were not just here to sell the most unbelievably amazing beauty products in the world we also want to challenge the definition of what beauty is and use our platform to challenge the status quo both in our industry and society.

Why be a Junior Merchandiser at Cult Beauty

Were looking for a very smart enthusiastic and proactive individual who is flexible adaptable and able to use their own initiative as part of the Merchandising and Buying team. This role comes with both responsibility and autonomy hence the title is less important than being the absolute right person for the job and fit for the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in the beauty industry and within the merchandising function. Reporting in to the Head of Merchandising youll be responsible for Stock and Intake Strategy Planning and Management of Stock Profile in support of business KPIs through effective trading and driving the department in conjunction with buying and trading.

As a Junior Merchandiser you will:

• Own and develops department strategy with the Buyer to maximise profit which is adapted and adjusted in season based on trade performance.
• Review KPIs regularly to ensure that the YTG plans are realistic highlighting changes to both team and management
• Be responsible for numerous high profile brand accounts; keeps strong supplier relationships and communication
• Build cohesive lessons learnt with the buyer whilst reflecting future trends preparing reporting for weekly and/or monthly meetings
• Review daily and weekly sales performance and recommends replenishment actions where required
  
• Sign off weekly replen order quantities in accordance to OTB and ensures availability targets are met whilst adhering to planned departmental target covers.
  
• Accurately forecast new product launches to achieve the optimum profit balanced with sell through whilst maintaining high product availability
• Manage order placement and intake to ensure on time product launches and product lead times are adhered to
• Manage effective stock management whilst highly focused on hitting departmental availability targets. Manages fast and slow moving stock and makes recommendations to move it through the business in the most profitable route possible
• Build a strong network cross functionally within the business and in particular Buying & Trading
• Manage the team and deputises for the Merchandiser or Senior in their absence
• Contribute and represent merch function on ad hoc projects where required
  
  

What skills and experience do I need for this role

• A minimum of 2 years experience at AM level
• Experience of managing multiple brands at the same time
• Management experience and strong ability to work as part of a team
• Commercial awareness
• An excellent communicator both internally and externally
• Organised selfmotivated and a key team player
• Excellent time keeping to ensure deadlines are met
• Attention to detail
• Uses initiative to solve problems
• Flexible in order to meet the needs of a fast paced trading environment
• Must have strong IT skills Excel proficient

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Company Pension Scheme Matching up to 4
25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday Leave
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policy
Enhanced Compassionate Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme & More
Access to OnSite Doctor Physio Gym and Shop
Commitment to Continued Learning and Development Through our Bespoke L&D Offering
Exclusive Discounts off THG Brands
Many More...