Merchandiser, Luxury Brands, Kids - Mat Cover

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

Role Overview

We are looking for an organised and commercially aware Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser to join the Childrens Shoes team and deliver success in the concession spaces we run for department store partners. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in merchandising within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, forecasting, and trading of Luxury & Premium Branded product ranges to maximise sales and profit.
• Review weekly sales, stock, and intake performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Competently forecast at department, brand and line level as appropriate to manage stock, ensuring optimal availability while minimising markdown and overstock.
• Own key metrics including sell-through, margin, and stock turn
• Work closely with Buying, Planning, Retail and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth product flow
• Provide recommendations for re-buys, cancellations, RTVs
• Propose markdown and promotional activity to optimise stock clearance
• Maintain accurate data within systems and reports
• Assist in preparing trade packs and performance summaries for senior stakeholders. Confidently present mid-season reviews and future season planning summaries.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to interpret data and make commercial recommendations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• A keen interest in Luxury/Branded retail, product, and current market trends

The Person:

• Currently operating as either Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser or experienced Assistant Merchandiser
• Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Fashion, Retail, or a related field preferred

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• RetailTrust support
• And so much more!

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Strong support of the merchandising function leading to improved stock efficiency
• Proactive identification of trading opportunities and risks
• Accurate reporting and insightful analysis contributing to decision-making

• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams

Our Culture  

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963.  Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.