At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate on merchandising strategies and drive commercial opportunities across stores and websites.
- Company: Join a dynamic fashion retail company with a supportive and family-like culture.
- Benefits: Training, development opportunities, and a chance to progress quickly in your career.
- Other info: Regular 1-2-1s and mentorship to support your growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in fashion merchandising while working with passionate people.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising, preferably in fashion retail and multichannel environments.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are hiring a Merchandiser Fix Term Contract for 12 months to join our successful Merchandise department. You will have the opportunity to have an impact on the commercial opportunities across our stores, websites and ultimately help drive the business.
The role is varied and will include:
- Partnering with our Merchandising Manager to create a topline quarterly/seasonal strategy
- Historical analysis, planning and forecasting
- Create and collate Company Quarterly Range Plans in conjunction with Buying
- Maintain Weekly Stock, Sales and Intake
- Build and maintain relationships with strategic brand partners
- Regular store visits to develop regional understanding and an omnichannel view
- Liaising with the wider stakeholder network to improve and drive best practices
- Responsible for mentoring and developing Junior members of the team with regular one-to-ones and review meetings
- Acting as a key contact for Merchandise reporting and all aspects of merchandising processes and system use
The Merchandise team is one big family split into departments, you will get to know the wider team through your level but also across the departments. The departments are then split to focus down on certain areas such as Apparel, Footwear and Accessories. You will have the chance to work across branded suppliers and own brand supply chain. Within each department, you will have the opportunity to be really hands-on and see how your actions influence the sell-through of products and ultimately get those sales in the till.
There are tons of examples of people who have joined the team and progressed quickly. We invest in our training and development and this role will be no different. Our aim is to help create an environment where you can achieve, progress and develop. You will be supported in your journey and we will celebrate your progression with you, every step of the way. There are regular one-to-ones, training and support available but most importantly, we will provide all of the tools to help you feel empowered on your journey.
About You: We love people with passion. It can be with fashion, it can be with something else but we want to help utilise that passion in your career. We encourage people to defy the ordinary. You will be driven, ambitious and motivated and we will harness this into your development. You will care about the stakeholders and customers. You will have experience as a Merchandiser, ideally within fashion retail merchandising and a multichannel environment.
Diversity: We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are providing service to our colleagues and customers. We know that this will help us build a great service, which our customers will love. This is great news for our business. Diversity for us is also, importantly, about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and want to be inspired by each other and our different experiences.
Please note, this is not a remote role and our expectation is that you will be able to attend Head Office in a hybrid way, in Greater Manchester.
Merchandiser - 12mths FTC in Rochdale employer: Footasylum
Footasylum is an excellent employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, particularly in the vibrant retail environment of Merry Hill. With a strong focus on training, support, and progression opportunities, you will be empowered to thrive in your role as Assistant Store Manager while contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our inclusive work culture celebrates diversity and innovation, ensuring that every team member can influence our retail standards and enjoy a fulfilling career journey.
