Assistant Merchandiser

Your role in the JoJo story…

Location: Battersea, Hybrid

Reporting to: Merchandiser

We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join us! You'll be working closely with your Merchandiser, with real ownership of the planning and delivery of your department through strong analysis and commercial insight. You'll work closely with Buying to make sure the right product is in the right place at the right time, and your insight will shape the decisions we make.

A peek into your daily adventures:

• Own the day-to-day trading rhythm for your area, from weekly trade analysis through to seasonal performance. You'll turn the data into clear recommendations and take them to the Merchandiser and Buying team with confidence
• Build and maintain WSSI, OTB and seasonal reforecasts, balancing live trade, customer demand and lessons learnt to shape commercially sound plans
• Dig into sales, stock, intake, sell-through, margin and availability by channel, store and product area, spotting opportunities and risks early and recommending what to do about them
• Keep a close eye on stock health and live trade, escalating issues and driving action that protects sales, margin and the customer experience
• Lead the planning and accurate execution of price changes, promotions and markdowns across systems
• Partner with Retail, Ecommerce, Warehouse and Supply Chain to solve stock, delivery and capacity challenges before they become problems
• Coach and manage the Merchandising Admin Assistants, setting priorities, sharing knowledge and helping them grow
• Deputise for your Merchandiser in trading meetings and represent the department with senior stakeholders

Skills that make you shine:

• [2–3+ years'] proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser (or similar) in retail, ideally within fashion, childrenswear or a fast-moving product category

• Strong commercial judgement, with the numerical and analytical skills to interpret trends and turn them into confident, well-reasoned recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience of merchandising systems, including building and managing WSSI
• Experience of managing the end-to-end seasonal planning and reforecasting cycle with minimal supervision
• A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships across Buying, Retail, Ecommerce and Supply Chain, and can challenge constructively when needed

Just to give you a taste of our culture, we’ll be looking for you to:

• Be a brand ambassador, safeguarding our values and ethos.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration and open, active listening
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid Working - up to 3 days in our Battersea Office
• Enjoy 25 days' annual leave plus all bank holidays
• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earned wages whenever you want.
• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru.
• Flexible work options.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• Specsavers voucher – Get a free sight test and contribution towards glasses (T & C’s) apply.

We love our products! Enjoy:

• 40% off JoJo branded lines
• 25% off full-price NEXT products
• 10% off NEXT Beauty products
• Up to 10%off most branded products

• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Want to know more about JoJo?

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we’re not just about selling products; we’re about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From 39 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously designed collection of children’s clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care: always with children at the forefront of our minds.

As a B Corp, our commitment goes beyond commerce, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and our communities. At JoJo, every role, every task and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire and contribute to the well-being of our teams and our customers.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.