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 towards a new and exciting career at COS! We are now looking for Concept Merchandiser to join our Regional team on a permanent contract.

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.

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.

In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:

• 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

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.

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.

When you first join COS, you will have a full introduction, excellent training, and a team that will support you during your first days, weeks and months. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including.

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

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!