Junior Merchandiser

You will;

• Work with Buying / Design teams to implement a focussed Brand strategy, incorporating the Company Strategy, establishing a clear Brand position in the market.
• Deliver a Customer led range for the Brand.
• Management of stock to achieve plans, whist supporting operational efficiency with clear management of the critical path to maximise sales and reduce terminal stock.
• Stock Management through robust use of the WSSI, reacting to change in a timely fashion to ensure sales are maximised and markdown costs are reduced.
• Develop promotional events, trading and markdown plans to deliver strategy and KPI’s ensuring alignment to Host Plan.
• Manage the Assortment Plan establishing a clear option / buy quantity plan to maximise sales, profit and density in all stores and digital.
• Awareness of Intake and Trading margin targets, actively taking actions to increase opportunities and resolve risks increasing sales and profit.
• To identify risks and opportunities within the Brand and cascade to wider Business driving growth in sales and profit.
• Lead weekly trading to increase profitability, taking actions to minimise risks and continuously improve Brand efficiency.
• Adapt trading events in response to Market Changes to ensure delivery of the Business Plan.
• Manage team, work collaboratively across the Group, ensuring achievement of KPIs, and contribute to creating a positive working environment for all colleagues, inspiring team, in a positive and professional manner to work to the best of their abilities.
• Demonstrates a positive can do attitude, motivates and coaches team to display same behaviour and values.
• Build and maintain Internal and & External Business Relationships to build relationships, ensure all communication is clear and meets expectations, to improve efficiency and minimise disruption within the Business.
• Work with VM and Retail Teams to create a clear and accurate stock representation with relevant visual delivery for the Brand, to meet and exceed Customer and Host needs.
• Ensure administration and systems are accurate and update in a timely manner to achieve clear and consistent communication.

Why choose DCK

• Opportunity to work for a leading independent global fashion business
• Be part of a welcoming, friendly business that promotes learning and developing from day one
• Work-from-home opportunities and flexible working hours, to help you develop a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible working between London office, Head Office in Billericay and home
• Early finish every Friday
• Private medical health insurance
• Heavily staff discounted fashion and jewellery allowance
• 25 days holiday (+bank holidays and the ability to buy 5 more days)
• Free Parking
• Free refreshments and fruit with lunch on us once a week
• Community Group Social Events
• Plus, many more additional benefits

You will have;

• Relevant merchandising experience
• WSSI Management
• Range Planning
• Experience working with multiple partners and has experience working Omni-channel
• Experience launching a brand is very beneficial
• Strong data analysis & numeracy
• Leading and developing Teams
• Influencing and Assertiveness
• Awareness of economic and relevant markets
• Extensive experience in planning &trading multiple seasons/brands