Market Merchandiser

Company Description

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS We are now looking for a **Market Merchandiser** to join our Regional Europe team on a full time Permanent contract.

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Merchandiser, The role of the Market Merchandiser is to be the expert in your market and drive profitable growth by managing the commercial plan in partnership with the Area Team. This role is responsible for allocation and replenishment to maximize the selling as well as stock ownership as it relates to sale and activation planning in France.
- Act on sales opportunities/threats for your market, communicate them to the Senior Supply Chain Merchandiser and the Regional Concept Merchandiser and Area Teams
- Visit market approx. once per month to see stores and work alongside area teams to follow up on commercial actions.
- Liaise with merchandising team regarding intake, ranging and allocations
- Work with the Visual Merchandising team to potentialize local activity
- Supply your market organization with commercial focuses in order to set the right priorities
- Coach Store / Area Team on commercial focuses
- Provide the regional merchandise team with your market and customer knowledge regarding expectations and pricing
- Create and execute allocation strategies that will secure profitability and provide optimal composition of stock for your market, produce store allocation plans each season
- Responsible for creating the weekly market merch pack
- Minimize the effect of reductions through sale and other activities
- Attend trade meetings and present updates/actions to take
- Maximize the selling potential in your market by securing the right space management in store according to the current stock situation and sales drivers

**Qualifications**:
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are **open-minded** and **curious**, we dare to be **different**, we believe in **constant improvement** and we **empower and trust** you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:

- Previous experience working in a planning or merchandising role, working with stores in multiple locations
- Proficient in 365 package - Excel skills essential
- A self starter who displays entrepreneurial spirit and able to take full ownership of their market
- Excellent data analysis skills and the ability to decide sales driving actions based on the results
- Excellent collaborator with the ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, provide feedback, challenge and speak confidently in front of an audience
- Is curious and stays up to date with trends and is knowledgeable about products, services etc.
- Ability to travel when required

Additional Information

At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background.

When you first join COS, you will have a full introduction, excellent training, and a team that will support you during your first days, weeks and months. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including:

- 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands.
- A generous holiday entitlement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- A range of long service benefits.

Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends.

We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.