About: After 20 years working in fashion magazines, we launched Sosandar after hearing the same complaints from women time and time again. Women like us who wanted fashion to make them feel simultaneously sexy, feminine and chic.
Women who wanted sleeves and longer lengths, but couldn’t find them. Who wanted flattering dresses that make getting dressed easy, and work for every occasion. We understand that you don’t want to wear boring clothes to work, at weekends - or ever.
At Sosandar, we’re constantly striving to push boundaries and take our business to the next level. As an innovative and fast-growing retailer, dynamic, talented and passionate people with an anything-is-possible attitude are at the heart of what we do.
Come and join our ever-expanding (and very lovely) team.
We are Sosandar. Based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, we’re one of the UK’s fastest-growing online fashion brands for chic and stylish women; worn by celebs and influencers galore. 2024 was an exciting year for us as we branched out to physical retail stores for the first time!
We have an amazing opportunity for someone equally as amazing to join our growing team as a Trainee Merchandiser.
The trainee merchandiser works in support of the merchandising and buying team to manage individual product categories through effective management of all associated admin tasks, including accurate raising of POs and intake management.
The trainee merchandiser reports to a junior merchandiser/merchandiser/senior merchandiser.
What the Trainee Merchandiser will be doing:
Works in support of the merchandising and buying team to manage individual product categories through effective management of all associated admin tasks, including accurate raising of POs and intake management.
Works with buying team to ensure orders have been raised correctly and on time, flagging any discrepancies to the merchandiser.
Manages critical path alongside buying, checking for and highlighting any risks and delays to intake to the merchandiser and suggesting appropriate actions.
Ensures stock can get online as quickly as possible by working with the warehouse to respond to any issues.
Regularly reviews the website, ensuring product is on site and shoppable with full-size availability.
Analysing best and worst-selling styles and proposing the necessary actions to the merchandiser.
Carrying out ad hoc analysis in Excel as requested by the merchandiser, as well as updating reports on a regular basis.
Communicates regularly with key stakeholders to build effective relationships, providing all internal and external contacts with prompt, accurate and positive responses to queries and requests.
Is enthusiastic, positive and demonstrates a readiness towards problem solving and overcoming obstacles.
Has awareness and understanding of competitors.
The trainee merchandiser reports into a junior merchandiser/merchandiser/senior merchandiser.
What Sosandar is looking for:
Enthusiastic and positive
Demonstrates a readiness towards problem-solving and overcoming obstacles.
Proficiency with Excel is an advantage, but training will be provided.
What's in it for you:
25 days paid holiday pro-rata, plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off!
Holiday buy scheme
Hybrid working
40% employee discount
4% employer pension via salary sacrifice
Employee Assistance Programme (private GP consultations, prescriptions, physiotherapy, counselling, shopping discounts) for you, your partner and kids
