An established fashion retailer are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join their growing Marketplace team, based at their Manchester head office.
The Company
The business is home to a number of fast-growing fashion brands and is continuing to expand its marketplace presence across the UK and Europe. They are now looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to take responsibility for a selection of marketplace and concession accounts, supporting the day-to-day trading, stock management, product launches and performance of these channels.
The Role
- Review sales, stock, availability, returns and sell-through data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support seasonal planning, forecasting, range reviews, future buying decisions and trading meetings through accurate analysis.
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day merchandising and trading of allocated marketplace and concession accounts
- Keep merchandising trackers, range plans, stock information, critical paths and partner documentation up to date.
- Work alongside merchandising, supply chain and wider internal teams to manage delivery information, stock movements and critical path activity.
- Develop strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external marketplace partners, ensuring clear communication around trading, stock, launches and operational priorities.
- Monitor inventory and availability across marketplace channels, identifying potential issues and recommending actions to protect sales.
About You
- Ideally, you will have 2+ years' experience within retail merchandising
- You will have strong analytical skills and be confident interpreting sales and trading data.
- Advanced Excel skills are important, including experience using Pivot Tables and X/VLOOKUP.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across different teams and with external partners.
- You will thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy taking ownership of your workload.
Extras
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office & 2 days from home
- Flexible working hours
- Regular performance reviews and opportunities for career development
- Free onsite parking
- Employee product discounts and sample sales
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
Please apply or get in touch for further information.
Contact Details:
Fashion Career Consultancy Recruitment Team
