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 in a new and exciting career at COS

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand for women and men 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.

COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories and H&M is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007 we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide.

What we value most: 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.

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.

**Job Description**:

- Communicate sales opportunities/threats for your market to the Merchandise Planner and the Regional Concept Merchandiser
- Cooperate with store teams and be close to the market by having frequent visits for follow up
- Supply your market organization with commercial focuses to set the right priorities to drive stock, both short and long term.
- Coach store teams together with the Area Team on the commercial focuses and take action on the sales opportunities/threats.
- Follow up size availability instore and give feedback on supply chain setup
- Provide the regional merchandising team with your market-and customer knowledge and market input regarding expectations and the price they are willing to pay
- Drive selling and profitable net growth for your markets. Identify selling opportunities and future potentials
- Create and execute allocation strategies that will secure profitability and optimal composition of stock for your market
- Responsible for reduction cost of your market, to optimize the effect of reductions through sale and activities
- Run a market strategy to drive sales net growth that is aligned with your quantified goals
- Adapt the regional commercial beliefs to local needs throughout the commercial planning on the market level
- Be part of creating regular feedback to Regional Merchandising team through monthly commercial reviews and seasonal strategies

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience working as a merchandiser or another analytical role
- Excellent English language skills, both verbal & written
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence your stakeholders
- Fashion awareness and knowledge of the Australia market
- Proven organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities
- Sales driven and result oriented
- Willingness to travel (30% of time)
- Ability to use own initiative and work as part of team
- Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

When you join COS, you will be supported and encouraged by your team from your very first day. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including
- 25% Discount within H&M Group
- Clothing Allowance