Junior Merchandiser

Description

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.

Our Values:

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

The Role

As a Junior Merchandiser at Mint Velvet, you'll play a key role in driving the performance of our core product categories, using data, insight and commercial judgement to maximise sales, profit and stock efficiency.

Working closely with the Head of Merchandising Operations, you'll take ownership of forecasting, trading and stock management, ensuring our best-selling products are available at the right time, in the right quantities and delivered as profitably as possible. You'll identify opportunities for growth, proactively manage risk and use customer and trading insight to inform commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage WSSI forecasting and reforecasting, identifying risks and opportunities and taking proactive action to deliver budget.
• Ensure best-selling and core lines are available at the right time and in the right quantities, balancing availability with stock risk.
• Analyse sales, stock and customer trends to generate actionable insight and influence commercial decisions.
• Partner closely with Buying to shape range strategies, seasonal plans and stock investments.
• Drive in-season trading, reacting quickly to performance and identifying opportunities to maximise sales and margin.
• Present trading performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Work cross-functionally with Digital, Marketing, Finance and Operations teams to deliver business objectives.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer behaviour to identify opportunities for growth.
• Support and develop Assistant Merchandisers and MAA team members where appropriate.

What You'll Have

We're looking for a commercially-minded Junior Merchandiser with strong technical merchandising foundations and a genuine passion for trading product.

This role could suit an established Junior Merchandiser or an ambitious Senior Assistant Merchandiser ready to take the next step in their career.

You'll bring:

• Strong merchandising experience with an excellent understanding of forecasting, stock management, WSSI ownership and trading principles.
• A highly analytical and data-driven approach, with the ability to turn insight into commercial action.
• Confidence building relationships, influencing stakeholders and working collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive mindset with a natural curiosity to understand customer behaviour, partner performance and market trends.
• The ability to balance detail with the bigger picture, ensuring every decision supports sales, profitability and long-term growth.

Success in this role will come from combining strong technical merchandising expertise with the confidence to influence, challenge and drive performance across the business.

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 a day off on your birthday
• 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