Junior Merchandiser, Soho Home

The Role...

Reporting into the Senior Merchandiser, the Junior Merchandiser will support the delivery of sales, stock, intake and profitability targets across all channels. This is a development role for someone with strong analytical foundations who is ready to take on greater ownership of WSSI management, range planning and trading. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong Excel skills, a commercial mindset, and a genuine passion for retail.

Major / Key Accountabilities..

Sales & Trading

Run and review trading reports to identify best and worst sellers, and make commercial recommendations to drive sales

Forecast sales demand and track sales performance against targets, highlighting risks and opportunities

Undertake regular store visits to assess trade, and feedback insight to the wider team

Analyse sales data, identify trends and make actionable recommendations to optimise range performance

Supply & Supplier Management

Build and maintain supplier production forecasts, at fabric and product level with the objective of reducing supplier lead times

Monitor fabric availability/levels across the supply base to ensure optimal production lead times and minimising fabric liability

Develop strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and proactive communication

Range Building

Build and own range building documents, option counts and sales and stock plans

Contribute to range planning by ensuring the product range is commercially balanced, free from gaps or duplication, and aligned to brand strategy

Discontinuation and life cycle management

Collaboration & Supplier Relations

Work closely with the Buying and Product Development teams to ensure future product ranges are commercially strong and reflect market trends

Build and maintain supplier production forecasts with the aim of reducing lead times

Team & People

Deputise for Senior Merchandiser

Supervise junior team members

Qualifications & Experience..

Currently at Junior Merchandising level or experienced Assistant Merchandiser level (AM)

Multi-channel experience (retail, online and wholesale) is desirable

Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally

Commercially minded with an ability to identify trends and translate data into actionable recommendations

Problem-solving ability: able to identify and resolve issues related to stock, sales, or other merchandising challenges

Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits…

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.

Soho Friends Membership

50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week

Staff Room Rates

Private Health and Dental Care

Weekly Pay

Life Assurance

Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

In Office Dog Policy on Fridays

Season Ticket Loan

Christmas Office Closure

In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.

Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally

Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more

Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.