Joules Merchandise Manager

About the Role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey

We believe in dressing well for the weekend every weekend. We are inspired by the countryside coasts and towns in which we love to spend time. We champion our customers style every step of the way and our people are no exception to this.

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.

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.

About the Role:

TheJoules Merchandise Manager role is a new position within the Joules structure. The role is integral in supporting the growth and efficiency of the Merchandising Department alongside being part of the exciting trajectory of our evolving multi channel brand. Reporting into the Head of Merchandising you will be managing the Merchandising Department across the mainline areas of the business which covers Womenswear Menswear Accessories Footwear and Childrenswear. You will be working closely with the Buying Manager driving alignment and clarity across the Merchandising function with key stakeholders.

You will be leading and inspiring the Merchandising Team; through rigorous in season trading with a lens on sourcing pricing and budget balancing.

Pre-season planning across multiple seasons at a time is an integral part of the role focusing on sales budgets option frameworks and margins.

A key part of the Merchandising Teams role is managing stock alongside our Wholesale and Partnership Departments which sits outside of the Joules retail channels. There is a requirement to clearly understand how they operate and the importance of the Merchandising Team within their planning process.

Role & Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain a robust budget and option framework which balances newness and innovation continuity and core lines across all categories.
• Support the Merchandising Team to make timely decisions on efficient stock management across multi channels responding to trading reactions.
• Stock management from line level detail up to department is key ensuring we are optimising our stock through the season. This relates to pre and in season planning and includes a focus on key volume and core lines which form the structure of our ranges.
• Support the Merch and Buying Teams in curating a store grading structure that plays into the store estates opportunities through key seasonal periods.
• Work collaboratively with the Buying Manager to lead the product teams to be buying and planning effectively using a robust sourcing strategy identifying risks and opportunities in current and new territories reviewing capacity planning requirements and ensuring you are prioritising core volume lines within the strategy.
• Alignment with the Operational Board on key strategic pillars ensuring you are prioritising yours and the teams time to meet expectations.
• Establish and strengthen relationships across all key stakeholders which include Merch Ops Finance Marketing Partnerships Retail Product Operations and the Ecommerce Team.
• Deputise for the Head of Merchandising when necessary.

You Will Be:

• Senior/Manager level Merchandising experience.
• Confident to challenge justify and reflect on decisions.
• Proactive in seeking out opportunities risks and solutions.
• Entrepreneurial.
• Ability to change in a fast paced environment to business and customer needs.
• Completer / finisher approach to everything.
• Strong negotiation stakeholder management presentation and influencing skills.
• Evolve in the role and establish yourself in the team and wider business.
• Focused on getting the best out of people through all levels of the team.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Where will you be working

This is a full time onsite role based at The Barn - this is Joules purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough Leicestershire.

We value your dedication and understand the importance of balance. This role is office based and typically requires 5 days a week working onsite as we believe this is where we make the best decisions together. We do offer discretionary flexibility to support your needs and help you navigate lifes demands as and when your work allows.

Your Application

We highly recommend that your cover letter details the following:

• Demonstrate your knowledge of the Joules brand.
• It is important to disclose not only your affinity for data analytics and numbers but also your passion for the fashion industry.
• What makes you you In true Joules fashion we love to know how you spend your time off!

Please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed.

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.

Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration.