Regional Merchandising Assistant (12-month FTC) Merchandising · London Head Office

Job Title: Regional Merchandising Assistant (12-month FTC)

Location: London / Hybrid - 3 days p/w in our London HO

Reporting To: Regional Merchandiser

Who we are

At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people’s lives by opening access to a more beautiful world.

From crafting consciously with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials, to designing enduring, versatile pieces made to be layered, loved and lived in every day, we are redefining what modern jewellery can be. We create jewellery that marks moments, tells stories and becomes part of who you are, all while making responsible luxury more accessible.

Our commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact continues to be recognised across the industry.

We are proud to have received:

• Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026 – Country & Town House
• Responsible Luxury Business of the Year, 2025 & 2026 – Positive Luxury
• Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK & NI), 2024 – Inspiring Workplaces

With a global footprint across physical retail, e-commerce and trusted partners, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Proudly female-founded and inclusive, we build meaningful relationships with the people who wear and love our jewellery.

We are looking for a Regional Merchandising Assistant to join us as we continue this journey and help us shape what the future of modern jewellery can and should be.

Where we need your help

The Regional Merchandising Assistant is the operational backbone of our regional planning team. You provide the administrative support required to keep our stock moving smoothly, our reporting accurate, and our store teams informed. This is a vital learning role for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual looking to build a career in retail merchandising.

What you’ll do

Reporting & Data Integrity

• Trade Reporting, Assist in the daily/weekly generation of regional trade reports, ensuring data is pulled, formatted, and ready for the wider team to review.
• Performance Tracking: Support the team by tracking product performance (style, category, channel) using established templates.
• System Maintenance: Ensure product data, store attributes, and system parameters are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and import partner sales and stock files
• Report on stock availability and out of stocks, and take action to resolve issues.

Operational Execution & Follow-up

• Support the team in execution of allocations and replenishment, including collating and proposing targets for min, max settings.
• Collate feedback from store and regional teams for merchandisers to action
• Support and action price changes including during promotional periods.

General Admin & Team Support

• Regional Liaison, Act as the first point of contact for routine stock queries from store teams, escalating only when necessary.
• Meeting Preparation, Coordinate information for regional trade meetings and S&OP inputs by collating pre‑read packs, distributing agendas, and taking clear, actionable notes.
• Team Documentation, Maintain shared regional trackers, calendars, and documentation, ensuring the team stays organized during busy trading periods.

What you’ll bring

This role aligns with the competencies for a Junior (Level 1) role in our Head Office Capability Framework:

Connect & Empower

• Communicates Effectively: You communicate clearly and respectfully across all channels (email, chat, meetings). You proactively share routine stock updates with store teams and ask clarifying questions to avoid errors, flagging potential stock or intake issues early to cross‑functional partners.

Drive & Deliver

• Workflow Management: You efficiently plan and organise daily administrative tasks, shared trackers, and meeting documentation. You understand task urgency, communicate progress proactively, and keep the team organised during critical planning deadlines and peak trade.
• Dives Deep: You bring an “accuracy-first” mindset to data integrity. You double‑check trade reports, partner sales files, and system parameters before sharing outputs, ensuring data is error‑free and dependable.

Grow & Adapt

• Embraces Change: You adapt quickly when trade priorities or schedules shift. You bring a positive, “how can I help?” attitude to fast‑paced trading periods, asking questions to gain clarity whenever ambiguity arises.

Master & Apply

• Functional/Technical Expertise: You build foundational knowledge in merchandising systems and apply operational tools accurately to keep inventory data flowing smoothly.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, basic formulas) with comfort working across large datasets.
• Previous support experience in a retail, merchandising, or supply chain environment (ideal)

To be successful at Monica Vinader, it helps if you…

• Are hands‑on, solutions‑focused, and entrepreneurial
• Collaborate openly with humility, honesty, and humour
• Embrace learning, teaching, and personal growth
• Stay resilient, adaptable, and self‑motivated in a creative environment
• Speak up when you don’t know – and act fast to figure it out

Additional Requirements

Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.

Travel Requirements

Regular travel to our Norfolk Office will be required (at least once per month).

Our Aims and Values

Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service. We are:

Customer Obsessed

We put our customers at the centre of every decision and deliver thoughtful, personal experiences.

Caring

We act with respect and empathy for people, communities, and the planet.

Fast Paced

We move with focus and flexibility to make progress quickly and decisively.

Exceptional

We hold ourselves to high standards and are always learning, improving, and raising the bar.

Commercial

We make smart, data-led decisions that create long-term value for the business and our customers.

Monica Vinader as a global business makes the following inclusive culture pledge:

Our jewellery is for everyone and so is our community. Together, we will continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure that career opportunities and progression are open to all. We commit to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve.

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