About us

Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through additional stores, expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the group has over the years built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street.

About the role

Our dynamic Merchandising team are looking for an Assistant Branch Merchandising to support with the management of all aspects of branch merchandising, consistently analysing and reviewing performance and space. 

The role requires someone who is highly analytical and proactive to be a strategic influence within the business reporting to the Senior Branch Merchandiser. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vital team member that will play an important role in maximising performance across all categories through our retail FP & Outlet stores in UK & Europe.
• Confident to challenge and grow sales working internally with the Product Merchandise teams, Retail, Area Managers & externally with our host partners.
• Accurate use of reporting tool (we have Power BI reporting tool) and excel to provide reports, analysis and recommendations to Optimise stock & therefore sales & profit potential.
• Provide Analysis and feedback stock opportunities across stores and product areas and influence the allocation strategy accordingly liaising with the core product merchandising teams to drive sales.
• Monitoring store option and stock capacities and taking action when required.
• Provide and analyse commercial information relating to the business.
• Review in season ranging where relevant and influence changes where required to increase sales at store level.
• Working alongside the allocation team to ensure merchandise strategies and trading actions are completed.
• Liaising with our Area managers & flagship stores regarding any stock and sales issues coming up with a solution and ensuring a resolution is actioned.
• Liaising with other departments such as: retail, finance, distribution and visual merchandisers to ensure KPIs are met and exceeded.
• Regular communication with Partners, retail stores & area managers.
• Effectively plan sales & markdown strategies and managing stock levels into the branches with the Allocation teams.
• Drive Sales by being aware of and helping with Events planning – (promotions, Black Friday, sale, Christmas etc)
• Planning new / modernised branch stock packages tailored to individual requirements, ensuring optimal stock package for opening and monitoring once open making changes as required. Liaising with Store & Dc on initial stock deliveries.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Numerate and analytical
• Understanding of core merchandise terminology and calculations.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Good Communication and presentation skills
• Good Time management & Highly organised
• Ability to understand both Head Office strategy and retail needs to drive sales
• Excel knowledge to an intermediate/advanced level

About the perks

• Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working

• Brand new sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)

• Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development.

• Company growth and opportunity; Dune is opening new stores and channels and evolving all the time

• Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared

• Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK.

• 60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love!

• 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)

• Cycle2work

• Company pension scheme

• Life assurance for all team members

• We look after our people

• 3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday!

• Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun!

• Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance.

• Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them.

What happens next?

We will take a good look at your application and if we don’t feel we are right for you, we’ll make sure we let you know but sadly we are not able to give tailored feedback.

If we are excited to find out more about you, we will give you a call and arrange to talk.

A few things that might help:

• Research the brand, the role, your interviewer on LinkedIn; browse our website; and visit a store if you can

• Make sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role