Junior Merchandiser- Appliances

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?  

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘By championing inclusion, N Brown will become the UK’s most loved and trusted consumer platform, shaping the future of financial empowerment and personal expression’. ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

The role

The Junior Merchandiser reports to a Category Manager, the role will have a larger degree of Merchandising as well as operating in the wider team structure.

The aim is to maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, driving demand and service through improved availability and forecasting and reducing markdown to maximise profit. What you’ll be responsible for as an Junior Merchandiser:

• Present weekly trade information within the division and generate performance data for promotional activity
• Re-forecast, manage, buy and cancel product where required
• Review the WSSI in season and make recommendations to the Category Manager to maximise trading opportunities
• Support the Category Manager in departmental control of markdown spend
• Produce analysis to support future range planning
• Prepare and present corrective action plans to clear and maintain dormancy levels;
• Pre-empt future problems using supplier knowledge, shipping info and liaison with CSO and warehouses
• Working with the buying team to build the most commercial range possible to meet and exceed both budget targets and customer expectations.
• Using range plans/frame-work collate information for strategy, range control and sign-off meetings
• Maintain an action plan to address missed or potential missed dates on the critical path
• Support/communicate with Partnership Team
• SME for AM Role
• Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Junior Merchandisers role, also providing administrative support when required

What skills and experience will you have?

• Relevant degree in fashion or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
• A keen interest in fashion and customer first
• Driven & motivated
• Retail experience essential

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days.

We believe AI will become a standard part of modern professional practice. We are therefore looking for individuals who are open to learning, testing, and responsibly adopting AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and impact in their role.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!