Channel Trading Assistant

As the Channel Trading Assistant at Mint Velvet, your primary responsibility is to support the Junior Channel Trading Manager in optimising stock levels across our Partner websites to maximize sales and margin. You will be responsible for managing the sending of data and imagery to these sites. Working closely with other members of the Channel team, you\’ll oversee stock allocations and replenishment across all channels of the business. Additionally, you\’ll assist the Junior Trading Manager in identifying sales and stock opportunities, & will work both cross functionally, and directly with our brand partners, ensuring the websites have the optimal stock to meet demand. You\’ll also play a key role in maintaining the Mint Velvet brand image on partner sites, ensuring that all information provided supports a seamless customer experience.

Key Knowledge / Performance Indicators

– Prioritising profit in every decision, consistently seeking opportunities to maximise profitability.

– Have a clear understanding of the brand\’s core customer, including their demographics and lifestyle, as well as their behaviours across all e-commerce platforms.

– Demonstrate a strong understanding of Mint Velvet\’s market position & its competitors.

– Collaborate closely with your line manager to continually enhance your performance, actively engaging in the setting and achieving of ambitious objectives.

– Take initiative in your personal development by actively seeking and receiving feedback for career growth, engaging in regular development discussions with your manager, and utilising available training and support resources.

Responsibilities

– Working with other Channel Trading Assistants to ensure all stock allocations are accurately distributed across all channels. Work closely with product merchandising teams to optimise stock levels and support the daily management of replenishment parameters.

– Working alongside the Junior Channel Trading Manager to generate trade reports, conduct performance analyses, and identify actionable insights, both internally and in collaboration with brand partners.

– Manage the daily distribution of data and imagery to ensure Mint Velvet products are effectively showcased on partner websites. Maintain regular communication with partners to enhance the brand\’s presence and explore opportunities to drive sales while mitigating risks.

– Regular site audits to ensure product is displayed and information is correct, for a seamless customer journey.

– Conduct weekly reviews of stock levels in our distribution centre, proposing trade actions to manage stock coverage effectively across all our partner sites.

– Report on stock availability, identifying potential opportunities and risks, and communicate findings to the Junior Channel Trading Manager, working closely with the product merchandising team and the rest of the Channel team to optimise stocks.

– Analyse best-selling items across channels and challenge partners regarding any styles that are underperforming compared to the overall brand performance.

– Coordinate seasonal updates and supply marketing assets to partners for use across their marketing channels, ensuring consistent brand representation.

– Assist in range planning and maintain the critical path for our small partners.

– Work closely with our distribution centre and brand warehouses to support the Junior Digital Trading Partner in maintaining smooth and efficient stock management.

– Update and assist with Host WSSI processes.

– ISNOS – regularly review partners websites to ensure product go live within the agreed SLA.

– Help produce trade packs, including lessons learnt and materials for meetings.

– Conduct regular competitive analysis by monitoring competitors\’ websites and providing feedback on key findings.

About You

– You consistently represent the Mint Velvet brand values: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Passion & Drive, Courage & Resilience, Collaboration, & With Soul.

– You possess a strong commercial mindset, are numerate and data-driven, and have a keen interest in fashion.

– Advanced Excel skills are preferred.

– You can effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, from Directors to peers, articulating your ideas and suggestions clearly, positively, and convincingly.

– You are confident in admitting when you don\’t have all the answers and proactively seek advice from others.

– With excellent communication skills, you use strong questioning and listening techniques to ensure a shared understanding before concluding any discussion or meeting.

– You are exceptionally organised, capable of prioritising your workload to consistently deliver work of the highest standard.

– You focus on solutions rather than problems, demonstrating the ability to make key decisions within established frameworks.

– As a self-starter, you are enthusiastic about learning and growing in your role.

– You are a supportive colleague and mentor, able to influence and inspire those around you when necessary.

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