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You will join our friendly, forward-thinking Merchandising department to help us land a strategy that feels as fresh and effortless as our collections.\nWe 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.\nOur Location\nMarket 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nWorking closely with our Buying team, you will ensure our collections land with impact. You will be the one turning data into a story, predicting what our customers will love next while keeping a sharp eye on the bottom line.\nPlan with Purpose: You will deliver seasonal range frameworks using sales and profit analysis, ensuring we are always predicting the next big opportunity for our well-dressed time off.\nTrading: You will be living and breathing the weekly trade with your team, reacting with speed and precision to shifting consumer demands. In our fast-changing environment, you'll be the one turning real-time data into immediate commercial wins.\nMaster the Range: You will hit financial plans by adjusting as the season progresses, driving the team to stay on track and hit every milestone.\nNavigate the Numbers: From reforecasting to monitoring performance, you will take charge of your department plans, ensuring accuracy across every system and data point.\nBuild Relationships: You will work hand in hand with our suppliers and internal teams, communicating our seasonal strategies with confidence and clarity.\nInfluence the Future: You will present your plans to key decision makers, using your commercial intuition to guide the brand toward a profitable and stylish future.\nWe 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.\nWhat You'll Bring\nWe are looking for a colleague who is effortlessly cool under pressure and has a genuine passion for the craft of retail. You should be someone who values collaboration and isn't afraid to try something new.\nThe Expertise: You likely have a degree in a related field or experience in a similar Assistant Merchandiser role within a fashion business.\nThe Toolkit: You are a bit of a wizard with Excel or Google Sheets and possess the analytical skills to turn facts and figures into actionable opportunities.\nThe Mindset: You are fearlessly creative, adaptable, and ready to embrace change. We love people who get stuff done with a smile and a sense of humour.\nThe Vision: You have a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the Joules heritage. You understand our customer because you probably are one.\nYou thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy celebrating success with the team, and have a proactive approach to seizing new opportunities.\nYour Application\nDue to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.\nSponsorship\nIn 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.\nWe encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. 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