Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.
As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.
Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.
As an Assistant Merchandiser at Mint Velvet, you will support the Merchandiser in running departments through maximizing sales and profit opportunities, while minimising markdown spend. You will support the growth of the department by providing accurate analysis, commercial suggestions and proactive trading actions.
Your responsibilities
- Support the Merchandiser to maximise the profitability of the ranges, the stores and the digital business and to deliver in-season actions to maximise profit opportunities.
- Range building, including completing historical analysis, accurately calculating line buys and ensuring accurate sizing decisions are made.
- Create and maintain an accurate intake and delivery schedule.
- Check and maintain systems for delivery performance, including dealing with deliveries which are out of tolerance.
- Complete weekly analysis of department, product and store performance in order to establish trading patterns.
- Identify best and worst sellers and make recommendations.
- Provide relevant analytics to support commercial decisions, taking appropriate action to influence the achievement of business goals.
- Manage MAA daily activity, workload and priorities and delegate effectively, whilst creating learning opportunities.
Our values
With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Collaborative.
About you
To join our vibrant and fast-growing business as an Assistant Merchandiser:
- You will be a highly numerical and data-driven individual who takes a collaborative approach to work, focusing on strong relationship building.
- You demonstrate excellent communication skills and can communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- You’re brilliantly organised with the ability to prioritise your workload in order to get the job done to the highest standards.
- You are a self- starter, confident to admit if you do not know something and able to seek advice from others. You are resilient and able to adapt to change, focusing on solutions not problems.
- You consistently role model our Mint Velvet brand values.
You'll be rewarded with
- Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day off on your birthday
- Company-funded private health insurance
- Access to Smart Health - providing a range of services such as private GP appointments, mental health support, nutritional advice and more
- Life assurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 50% staff discount
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Free Parking
- Early pay day finish - Finish at 3pm every pay day friday
- Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
- In-house performance coaches for all levels
- A welcoming and inspiring work-environment
