At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan product ranges, analyse sales, and optimise stock levels to boost profitability.
- Company: Leading fashion retail chain in East London with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a chance to work with industry leaders.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the fashion retail industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising and a passion for fashion is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.
Overview
Our client, a chain of fashion retail stores located in East London, is currently looking to recruit a Junior Merchandiser to work on a full-time, permanent basis.
You will be working 37.5 hrs per week. This role will pay £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.
Responsibilities
- Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers.
- Liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors.
- Working with other departments to decide how goods should be displayed to maximise sales.
- Forecasting profit and sales, optimising sales volume and profitability, and presenting findings for the season.
- Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season.
- Using computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spread sheets and graphs.
- Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance.
- Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.
- Gathering information on customers' reactions to products.
- Analyzing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines.
- Making financial presentations to senior managers.
- Mentoring administrative support team and leading by example.
- Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise.
Qualifications
This role requires a Junior Merchandiser with previous experience within a merchandising team and a genuine passion for the sector, coupled with the ability to coach and mentor more junior members of staff.
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their career with one of the market leaders in the retail sector.
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We think you need these skills to ace Junior Merchandiser in London
Product Range Planning
Sales and Stock Planning
Liaising with Buyers
Data Analysis
Sales Forecasting
Stock Control
Computer Software Proficiency
