Junior Merchandiser - (37.5hrs - Hybrid Working)

at  JoJo Maman Bebe

Your role in the JoJo story…:
Are you a strong-team player with a diligent work ethic? Do you have proven experience working as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser? If so, then we may have the perfect role for you!
At JoJo, we’re seeking a Junior Merchandiser ready to take ownership of planning and trading within their department. Working closely with our buying and design teams, you’ll craft a commercially strong range for both our in-store and online platforms. Your role will be instrumental in managing stock across the business and executing our company strategy to maximize sales and profit while minimizing risk.
A peek into your daily adventures::

Planning

• Create seasonal strategy for product areas, alongside Buying & Design, combining lessons learnt and driving future opportunities
• Provide seasonal plans and re-forecasts for all categories of responsibility driven from sales history and company strategy
• Reviews gradings of stores, looking for opportunities for stores to move up / down with categories

Trading / Operations

• Submit weekly sales, stock and margin performance relating to department
• Take ownership for in-season trading – analyse trading patterns working with Buying to optimise sales and margin
• Track and manage stock position, proposing and taking appropriate action to ensure we are moving stock as quickly as possible and preventing stock build up.
• Manage allocation of stock to planned grades, and monitor performance making amends where necessary to potentialise store and product performance
• Manage department OTB - continually identifying risks/ opportunities to maintain flexibility and optimise performance.
• Manage markdown and promotional planning for product areas – strive to minimise markdown and drive profitability
• Ensure WSSI reflects current strategy and trade

Analysis

• Analyse historical sales patterns and trends, using findings to make informed and strategic trading decisions
• Produce weekly trading packs to compare performance against departmental and business KPIs, presenting outcomes to Senior Management as required
• Provide regular updates on stock levels, sales performance and purchasing, communicating findings clearly and appropriately, taking into consideration impact on the wider business
• Manage markdowns and promotional planning, striving to minimise markdown and drive profitability
• Collating information for sign off packs, presenting proposals and preparing for as well as presenting seasonal range and buy sign offs to Senior Management.
• Management of the departmental WSSI and other key business trading documents

Other

• Collating weekly correspondence to stores & area managers
• Proofing catalogues plans to ensure the correct information is included
• Attend store visits, providing useful information and recommendations, and feedback with actions required
• Coaching and development of Merchandising Admin Assistant, helping them to manage their day to day tasks whilst helping with their learning and progression

Skills that make you shine::

• Proven experience working as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser
• Strong-team player with a diligent work ethic
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other areas to gather information to make better informed decisions
• Proven numerate and analytical skills plus excellent verbal and written English.
• Be an efficient and reliable team member who can be responsible for their own work load.
• Build positive relationships within your own team and between other functions
• An ability to multitask and effectively prioritise workload
• Experience of training and coaching other team members

Just to give you a taste of our culture, we’ll be looking for you to ::

• Be a Brand Ambassador.
• Act with honesty and integrity.
• Work as part of a team.
• Communication champion.
• Take ownership and be pro-active
• Problem Solver & Decision Maker.

Perks and Benefits::

• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days.
• Want to increase your holiday allowance? - holiday buying scheme.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Let’s celebrate JoJo doing well – non-contractual annual bonus scheme.
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Support for planning your finances - pay yourself 40% of your earnt wages whenever you want.
• Flexible work options, including hybrid working.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Saying thank you – employee recognition programme.
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• We love our products! Get 40% of JoJo branded lines.
• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Want to know more about JoJo?:
We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. We design our clothes in London and pay attention to the details, so that all we make feels good, washes well, and lasts years.
We care deeply about the planet, so we source all of our products and materials responsibly. And customers can find us wherever they need us – in their community, online, and with trusted retail partners. We’re here for families and friends, and days well spent.
We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Please refer the Job description for details