Junior Merchandiser

Office-based 3 or 4 days per week

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 couldnt 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.

Our Values With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Collaborative.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly digital and customer-focussed Junior Merchandiser to join us. You will be responsible for driving the omnichannel optimisation of your product area, ensuring we can provide actionable trading insight and drive the department forwards. Articulate season plans, stretch plans and balance to achieve on a regular basis across the team to help identify opportunities and risks Manage in-season OTB down to category and class level, continually reviewing with your Buyer to potentialize opportunities and minimise risk with the focus on learns from current trade, truly understanding and adapting plans based on current trends learns from digital Support the creation of long-term strategies to optimise the trading performance of your product area, working with your Merchandiser to ensure this strategy is integrated with the wider product strategy Provide insight and analysis on all channels - demonstrating your strong awareness of achieved margin, time constraints to go live, stocks and the maximum sales potential of each channel Partner with your Buyer in developing and maintaining a sourcing strategy that ensures the optimal balance of margin, lead time flexibility and sustainability Control your department stock levels effectively against plan, whilst challenging what correct stock levels should be in relation to current trade performance Develop a strong working relationship with the imports team Manage the Critical Path process from booking style to stock arriving in the business Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver department and brand objectives Regularly undertake competitor analysis - using your findings to highlight and act on any ideas, opportunities or concerns back in the Trading team Inspire your team by communicating innovative ideas and solutions, which have commercial value

What You'll Have

You consistently role model our Mint Velvet brand values You have proven relevant trading experience, and are able to make brave and wise trading decisions at pace within the context of the macro environment Youre highly numerate and analytical, which you balance with a real love of product You are proactive at interrogating data to identify risks and opportunities, and devising action plans and resolutions for these Youre resilient able to adapt, respond and effectively lead your team through challenges You take a collaborative approach ensuring there are no surprises focusing on strong relationship-building and great communication with people at all levels Youre brilliantly proactive and organised, able to manage priorities and ensure focuses are clear in a fast-moving context You display an outstanding understanding of Mint Velvets market position and competitors

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 Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health Life assurance Discretionary bonus scheme 50% staff discount Summer hours- 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - take advantage of Yoga classes, social activities, an early finish on pay day and more

About Mint Velvet

In 2009, co-founders Liz, Lisa and Jane came up with the idea for Mint Velvet over cups of fresh mint tea at Lizs kitchen table. After years of not finding what they wanted to wear on the high street, the trio had outgrown the fast fashion brands dominating the retail space and wanted the latest trends translated in a relaxed way. The concept of Relaxed Glamour was born: easy, effortless clothing that can be slipped on to create a luxe look on even the busiest of days. Known for our easy shapes, beautiful prints and flattering fits, all with thoughtful finishing touches, Mint Velvets unique handwriting is synonymous with everyday luxury and quality. The range has also expanded to include accessories, activewear, homeware and gifts all with our signature Relaxed Glamour aesthetic. After a whirlwind of success in the first couple of years, we now have stores nationwide, a thriving website and partnerships with premium department stores. As we enter the next exciting phase of our journey, were on the lookout for exceptional people to join us and help continue the legacy of our ambitious brand growth, with the same energy and passion weve had since the beginning. We operate in a professional but non-corporate way and believe that a strong team is greater than a team of strong people (and everyone takes their turn to pitch in and make the tea!).