<div class="jobDesc"><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Who are we?</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Boux Avenue </span></strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">is the cool, young, London-based lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand, with 27 stores across the UK and a thriving ecommerce business at </span><a href="http://www.bouxavenue.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.bouxavenue.com</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.&nbsp;<br>Founded in April 2011, the brand describes its core aesthetic as a blend of the sweet and the sexy, with its bi-annual collections designed by their in-house team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Pitched at what the brand calls an 'accessible luxury' price tag, Boux Avenue's reputation is founded not only on the femininity of its products, but also on their quality, comfort and fit, backed up with the offer of a free and expert bra fit service in all of its stores.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br>As a <strong>Merchandiser at Boux Avenue</strong>, you will play a key role in driving sales, profitability, and stock efficiency. Working closely with the buying and design teams, you'll ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. You'll analyse performance, manage stock levels, and help shape commercial decisions that support growth across all channels.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l11 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Manage and monitor stock levels across stores and online, ensuring optimum availability while minimizing markdowns and overstocks</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Analyse weekly sales, margins, and stock performance to identify risks, opportunities, and trends</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l12 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Collaborate with Buyers to plan and forecast product ranges, balance of options, attributes to ensure alignment with sales and seasonal strategies</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Oversee replenishment strategies and allocation by grade to maximize full-price sales and minimise terminal stock</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l10 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Partner with eCommerce, Wholesale and Marketing teams to align trading plans and promotional activity</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Provide accurate sales forecasts, intake planning, and budget tracking</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Assist in mentoring and supporting Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandising Admin Assistants.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Frequent presenting and reporting to senior stakeholders in the business<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><!--[endif]--></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Chief Commercial Officer</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Skills &amp; Experience</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l8 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandiser within a retail head office, ideally in fashion, lingerie, or accessories.</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l6 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Strong analytical and numerical ability, with advanced Excel skills</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Commercially astute with a clear understanding of customer needs and trading levers</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l9 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Highly organised, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l13 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Proactive, detail-oriented, team player and solutions-focused<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><!--[endif]--></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What are the benefits?</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Generous discount at Boux Avenue and across the brands within Theo Paphitis Retail Group (Ryman, Robert Dyas &amp; London Graphic Centre)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">LoveWimbledon card giving you discounts on retailers and restaurants within Wimbledon</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo14; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fun working environment, with regular social events</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">&nbsp;</span></p></div>