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From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to an omni-channel business serving millions of customers… we're New Look.
Our purpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. Our values motivate us every day: we play to win, we’re customer-obsessed and we work as one.
It's a busy and exciting time for the brand and we’re on the hunt for a Junior Merchandiser to join our growing Merchandising team.
The team
In Merchandising we are responsible for the planning and stock management of our products across all our channels and markets. We work closely with Buying on how we can maximise our profit by putting the right product, in the right stores at the right times.
The role
- Achieve KPIs and Maximize Profitability: Align with department strategy to reach sales and profit targets, ensuring actions to maximize profitability and mitigate risks.
- Range Development and Stock Management: Ensure product ranges align with brand strategy, address gaps and duplications, and manage stock commitments to meet targets.
- Prepare and Present Strategy: Develop and present range sign-offs and departmental strategy each season, incorporating lessons learned and future strategies.
- Monitor and Influence Pricing and Performance: Set pricing strategies, review product performance, and adjust plans based on data and market trends to meet sales and margin goals.
- Analyse Data and Manage OTB: Analyse sales data to identify trends and issues, manage Open to Buy (OTB) to maintain flexibility and profitability, and adjust strategies as needed.
About you
- Customer knowledge
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to initiate, build and maintain good relationships with Branch Merchandising, Design, Buying, Quality Assurance and Suppliers
- Good presentation skills
- Resilient
- Team Player
Why New Look?
The amazing people, the fashion – there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals. Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks …
Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks …
- You’ll *love* our generous staff discount – 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!
- Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.
- Plan for you retirement while you work with our contributory private pension scheme.
- We’re all about celebrating our success, so we have a profit-related bonus scheme.
- Upgrade your commute with our company car allowance – you can use it to buy, lease or fund your current vehicle.
- Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
- Receive quick access to consultations and treatments with AXA Private Medical Scheme, paid for by us.
- Big trip on the cards? Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
- Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
- Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
- Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans.
- Running late? No worries, enjoy a free breakfast on us!
- We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust
Please note – these benefits and perks are non-contractual and may be changed from time to time.
Apply now to find out more!
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. Although this is a full-time role, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.
