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Trainee Merchandiser

Listing ID: 832389

Trainee Merchandiser

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Joules
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Specified Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Reference Number: 75066
Salary / Wage: Competitive
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: 19th November 2026
Ad Expires In: 1 week 6 days
About: Joules is a distinctive, established and fast-growing lifestyle brand that is growing rapidly in the UK and internationally. The brand is at the heart of the business and encompasses values of time-off, heritage, countryside, Britishness, family and fun, which resonate strongly with our large, growing and loyal customer base. Following great success in the UK, Joules is attracting an ever-increasing international audience, through the development of wholesale accounts in North America and Germany supported by dedicated websites for each market. We’re also a top selling wholesale brand in major UK retailers such as John Lewis and Next Label and in 2016 we were proud to have won ‘Mainstream Brand of the Year’ at the Drapers Awards.

Step into the role of Trainee Merchandiser.

Apply today if you're looking to begin soon or if you're planning for a Summer 2026 start.

This is an integral role based at our Joules Head Office where you will be right at the heart of the action. You will join our friendly, forward-thinking Merchandising department to help us land a strategy that feels as fresh and effortless as our collections.

We are looking for someone who appreciates the finer details of our heritage while keeping a keen eye on the future. This is a role for someone who loves the numbers as much as the aesthetic and understands that a well-balanced range is the secret to a happy customer.

This is a full time role based at ‘The Barn’ - Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The typical hours for this role are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday and this is an onsite role.

Our Location

Market Harborough in Leicestershire, is where Joules began in 1989. This market town is home to the brand’s Head Office and is full of independent shops, bars and restaurants. It also benefits from good transport links to London, making it easily accessible for visitors and commuters alike.

What the Trainee Merchandiser will do:

  • You will support the Merchandising team to land the stock strategy, in line with the planning of the Business/Trading teams.
  • Supporting in analysing previous sales history, reviewing size rations and identifying best & worst sellers.
  • Gain a commercial understanding of product ranges and assess stores & competitors.
  • Provide administrative support surrounding trading meetings such as best and worst seller identification and sample gathering.
  • Provide administrative support for the management of continuity stock
  • Start to negotiate handover dates with a Supplier and highlight issues to the Merchandiser.
  • Update delivery schedules and systems to reflect the latest delivery position.
  • Ensures all department Purchase Orders are created accurately and in line with the Critical Path.
  • Prepares trackers for Progress Meetings to ensure problems are dealt with promptly and effectively.
  • Update systems with guidance: loads grading, sizing, lead times, product information etc.
  • Collate and prepare information for supplier visits and meetings.

We aren’t just growing; we’re evolving at pace. We are currently on an exciting trajectory and you won’t just be part of the journey, you’ll be part of driving our commercial evolution during our most exciting chapter yet.

What You’ll Bring

To really shine within the role of Trainee Merchandiser, you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry. We also value your ability to really align with who we are. So, if you:

  • Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
  • Want to be part of a team who loves getting stuff done
  • Have a genuine team spirit
  • Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share
  • Are not afraid to fail and grow
  • Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve
  • Are adaptable and can embrace change
  • Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all
  • Enjoy celebrating success

Benefits:

  • 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
  • Clothing Allowance
  • One family day per year
  • Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Fantastic L&D opportunities
  • A bold and vibrant place to work
  • Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points

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