Job Description

We're the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK.



By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.

The Role:

In Merchandising we are responsible for the planning and stock management of our products across all our channels and markets. We work closely with Buying on how we can maximise our profit by putting the right product, in the right stores at the right times.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers Private pension scheme Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme. Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave. Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

What you'll be doing

Achieving department KPI's in line with strategy and department plan, maximising sales and profit Reviewing the category Weekly Sales and Stock Intake (WSSI), coordinating action to maximise profitability of the department and reduce risks Contributing to range development by ensuring the Product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps and duplication, and the season is logically and commercially thought through in line with the Critical Path Managing Commitment to ensure operational efficiency and stock targets are met Responsible for preparation and presentation of range sign offs in line with department / strategy and customer requirements Presenting the Departmental strategy every season along with the Buyer and Designer, including lessons learnt from previous seasons and strategy to implement going forwards Monitoring product groups, determining pricing strategy and price point and influencing range Building in conjunction with the Buyer Applying knowledge of the current competitive market place (comparative shopping) Ensuring in-season activity delivers planned sales, margin and terminal stock targets Analysing data, identifying issues and trends, interpreting results to provide recommendations to protect / maximise profit Managing the in-season Open to Buy (OTB) down to season/department level, flexibility and margin Reviewing current sales with the Buyer, reacting appropriately to maximise sales opportunity

Who you are:

Experienced Senior Assistant Merchandiser looking for their next step up or currently a Junior Merchandiser Retail customer knowledge Negotiation and influencing skills Manage their own department, WSSI and an MAA Ability to initiate, build and maintain good relationships with Branch Merchandising, Design, Buying, Quality Assurance and Suppliers Good presentation skills Resilient Team Player

Why New Look?



We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We're proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values.



We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals.



We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.



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