Merchandiser

**About us**

Club L London are the next-generation online retailer refining accessible luxury for forward-thinking women worldwide. Delivering timeless and trend-oriented styles in sizes 4-20 for every life moment, we design proudly in-house in the UK; with premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style at the forefront.

Collaboration, communication and curiosity drive our extraordinary workforce - an ambitious team of diverse, experienced and up-and-coming talents that we think you’d fit right into.

A role at Club L is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle for the innovative, inspired and intuitive thinker.

**The Role**

We are looking for a driven and analytical Merchandiser to join our growing team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring our products are well-positioned in the market, stock levels are optimized, and trade performance is continuously reviewed to drive business growth. You’ll collaborate closely with various teams, including Design, Marketing, E-commerce, and Supply Chain, to execute strategic initiatives and achieve financial targets. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for retail and merchandising, we’d love to hear from you

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Trade Analysis & Action Planning**
- Own the start-of-week trade analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Propose actionable recommendations to the Management to drive sales and address potential issues.

**2. Stock Management & Replenishment**
- Monitor inventory levels, making timely recommendations for stock replenishment and potential trading actions.
- Control stock levels in line with weekly sales data and stock intake (WSSI), ensuring products are available to meet customer demand without overstocking.

**3. Best Sellers & Risk Management**
- Identify top-selling products and ensure they reach their full potential through appropriate stock management and promotional strategies.
- Proactively identify and manage product risks, including underperforming lines and stock-outs.

**4. Season Reviews & Future Planning**
- Lead season reviews and lessons learned to inform future merchandising strategies.

**5. Merchandise Planning & Coordination**
- Collaborate with the Design and product teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive merchandise plan that aligns with company objectives, customer demand, and financial targets.
- Ensure the merchandise plan reflects seasonal trends and customer preferences.

**6. End-of-Season Sales (EOSS) & Product Exit Strategy**
- Take ownership of the EOSS strategy and product exit plans, collaborating with the Merchandising Director and CCO to sign off on final markdowns and stock exit strategies.
- Ensure that product exit strategies are implemented effectively and with mínimal impact to brand perception.

**7. Collaboration with Commercial Teams**
- Work closely with marketing, finance, and eCommerce teams to develop and execute commercial strategies and plans.
- Ensure that merchandising strategies are aligned with wider business goals and market trends.

**8. Supplier Management & Negotiations**
- Manage relationships with production team working closely on pricing, and delivery schedules to optimize product availability and margin.
- Ensure suppliers adhere to delivery timelines and quality standards, particularly for key product launches.

**9. Team Management & Support**
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the MAA and AM, ensuring their workload is effectively prioritized based on the current needs of the business.
- Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure high performance and effective task execution.

**10. Ad-hoc Duties**
- Provide additional support on ad-hoc projects and tasks as required, maintaining flexibility and adaptability to business needs.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Proven experience in merchandising, ideally within retail or fashion.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
- In-depth knowledge of stock management and trade analysis tools (e.g., WSSI).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and an understanding of the supply chain process.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience in leading and developing a team.

**What's on offer?**
- Bi-annual bonus scheme
- 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
- 40% staff discount across Lavish Alice and Club L products
- Healthcare Cashplan
- Free onsite gym with PT classes
- Social events