Overview
Merchandiser Jobs in Brighton, England, United Kingdom at Pour Moi Ltd
Title: Merchandiser
Company: Pour Moi Ltd
Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom
The Role – Merchandiser
We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join our Brighton HO team. The ideal candidate will have a passion to achieve great results through building robust processes and innovative thinking and who is driven to get things completed to a high standard. Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and who loves numbers & retail! Based at our Brighton HQ, you will report to the Head of Merchandising and work collaboratively with teams across Design, Buying, Tech & Marketing and our Operations team who are based in Macclesfield. This is a 9 month fixed term contract, working 4 days a week (3 days in office, 1 day from home). If this sounds like the opportunity for you — we would love to hear from you.
About Us
From when we sold our very first bra way back in 2005, to today when we sell one approximately every 30 seconds, passion and playfulness is at the heart of everything we do.
Our direct-to-consumer operation is growing by over 50%, but that’s not the only thing about Pour Moi that’s expanding! Our range has grown along with us to include lingerie, swimwear, beachwear, clothing, sportswear, nightwear and hosiery, with exciting new developments planned for future seasons.
With our buying, design, technical, merchandising, marketing and sales departments based in our sunny Brighton offices, we have a blue-chip wholesale partner portfolio that includes M&S, Next, Very & John Lewis.
Our predicted annual turnover is £36 million, making us one of the leading brands in lingerie and swimwear. With sales increasing year on year it means we need more brilliant people who share our passion, to join in the next part of our story.
Mission: to make our customers feel confident and sexy in their own skin, by delivering a wardrobe full of fun, fizz and feel-good vibes. With an uplifting personality weaved into every garment, we’ll take care of the fashion, you just feel your fabulous.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for driving sales and profitability through effective planning, management and analysis of merchandise across multiple channels including online, concession partners, wholesale partners and retail, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Plan The Season – collaborate with the rest of the dept team to develop a commercial strategy to maximise sales and profit potential & implement ideas to deliver future growth. Utilise sales data, historical trends and market insights to forecast demand, identify opportunities and mitigate risk
Range Building – build an option framework by category and by phase, working with the buying & design team to create a balanced commercial range for the target market aligned with market trends and financial targets
Trade – actively trade the dept using data to optimise sales across channels, reviewing stock levels, commitment & OTB to maximise full price sell through
Teamwork – collaborate with cross functional teams including marketing & operations to align merchandising efforts with broader business objectives & initiatives
People Management – motivate & inspire the team with a clear vision for the future of the dept explaining strategy, goals & targets, providing clear communication, guidance & coaching
Benefits
· A competitive salary from £43,500 FTE (£34,800 4 days)
· A warm, friendly team environment
· Central offices in Brighton
· 25 days holiday per annum (pro rated to 20 days for 4 day role) plus bank holidays
· Annual bonus scheme
· Exclusive discounts
· Flexible working
