Job Description

As a Regional Concept Merchandiser, you will set the strategy and drive the selling of your concept throughout Region Europe. You are accountable for allocation and replenishment of the concept and elevate sustainable growth in both retail and Ecom channel.

• Set concept strategy to create sales net growth to be aligned with short- & long-term goals, identifying selling opportunities & future potentials
• Set allocation strategy, securing impact in stores and Ecom, adapting global product beliefs to local needs
• Supply your market organisation with commercial focuses to set the right priorities to drive your concept
• Follow up related feedback with stores and Distribution Centre including size availability and stock level
• Establish and drive commercial priority of key products, garment groups and beliefs towards the Market Merchandisers
• Work with Market Merchandisers to ensure an optimal balance between selling and stock levels on all store segments
• Influence the buying process by sharing knowledge of customer group and global competitors towards Buying Office
• Co-create with the Online Merchandisers/ buying/ VM/ Marketing Team regarding your concept selling potentials, opportunities and threats

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.

What you need to succeed

• Several years experience within merchandising with a proven record of achieving results
• Excellent data analysis skills and the ability to select sales driving actions based on the results
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, provide feedback, challenge and speak confidently in front of an audience
• Proven leadership skill to coach, inspire and develop a team
• Ability to take initiative and ownership to plan, organize and make decisions
• Excellent awareness of competitor activities
• Ability to work at a fast pace and in an everchanging environment
• Fashion awareness
• Ability to travel when required
• Advance level in Excel

Additional Information

This is a full time permanent contract based at our Regional Office in London.

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this London based colleagues also receive

• 25 days holiday
• Discounts on everyday brands and leisure activities
• Retail Trust membership
• Pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. 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.

In this role you will be able to take advantage of a hybrid working arrangement. You will have the flexibility to work both remotely and, from the office. While remote working is an integral part of our part of our offer, approx. 2 days per week office presence will be required to foster strong collaborations and team work.

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!