At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Merchandising team with admin tasks and learn about fashion retail.
- Company: Exciting fashion brand investing in emerging talent.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, training from industry experts, and a pathway to a fashion career.
- Other info: 18-month apprenticeship with excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kick-start your fashion career without a degree and learn on the job.
- Qualifications: No degree required, just a passion for fashion and eagerness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 28000 £ per year.
About the Role
As part of our continuous investment into emerging talent, we're very excited to be looking for the next generation of talent in fashion and are recruiting a new apprenticeship role within our Merchandising teams. Offering a great alternative to college or university, these opportunities are perfect for someone looking to kick-start their career in fashion, without the need for a university degree. Working in partnership with our external training partner, The Fashion Retail Academy, the apprenticeship programme will deliver high quality learning and development to the successful candidates. The 18-month programme will see you spend time providing administrative support to the Merchandising teams and give you a great introduction to shape your future within the industry.
Merchandising
- Develop strong knowledge of the department range in order to successfully assist and support the merchandising team for the designated category.
- Support the Merchandising Team with the creation and amendments of the departments purchase orders and ensuring that all necessary documents are delivered to our suppliers in a timely manner.
- Working cohesively with the Imports team to ensure shipments are approved on time, as part of the critical path management.
- Liaise with Stock Placement teams to ensure effective allocation and replenishment of stock into stores.
- Assisting with producing Monday trade sales reports, for both Buying and Merchandising.
- Responsible for daily Administration - Changes to supplier revised delivery dates, screen diary management, updating daily sales reports, progress reports, assisting with ad-hoc analysis reports.
- Develop strong excel skills to assist with producing key Buying.
Apprentice Merchandising Admin employer: Matalan
MATALAN is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the retail sector. With a focus on empowering leaders and driving performance, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a dynamic environment across the vibrant South of England. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and personal growth.
