Assistant Merchandiser

Description

We're working with a leading, high-street fashion brand with a strong presence across the UK and beyond, known for its customer-focused approach, commercial product and inclusive culture. With a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the business offers excellent opportunities for development and progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the women's dresses team, a large and high-profile department offering great exposure and the chance to make a real commercial impact.

As an assistant merchandiser, you'll work closely with the merchandiser and buying team to maximise sales, profitability and stock availability across the department. You'll be responsible for in-season trading, analysing sales and stock performance, managing WSSI and OTB, supporting range planning and forecasting, monitoring stock flow and intake, and identifying risks and opportunities across key product areas. You'll also contribute to range sign-offs, markdown and promotional decisions, lessons learnt and wider departmental strategy, while helping to support and develop junior team members.

We're looking for an experienced assistant merchandiser with at least one year's experience in an AM role, who is commercially minded and confident working with trade and sales analysis. You'll need strong WSSI, OTB and stock management experience, alongside excellent Excel skills including pivots, lookups and formulas. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and the confidence to interpret data and identify commercial opportunities are essential, as is the ability to build effective relationships with buying, design, supply chain and wider teams. You'll be proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

The salary is GBP32,000-GBP38,000, depending on experience. The role is based in London with four days in the office and Fridays working from home. Benefits include a 40% staff discount, friends and family discounts, reward platform access, private pension, virtual GP access, life assurance, enhanced family leave, holiday purchase scheme, an extra paid day off for your birthday, interest-free season ticket loans and Cycle2Work.

Applicants - please only apply if you are in an AM role currently, sorry no MAAs.

Reference: AW - NLASMER - 01

Ad ID: 5419315626