A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior assistant merchandiser to join a desirable high street clothing brand. The brand is renowned for their collections that reflect current trends and attract a variety of customers across all divisions on womenswear, menswear and teenwear making it a one-stop shop for many shoppers. It’s values resonate with many customers from inclusivity, sustainability and affordability.
By having exceptional forecasting and analytical skills, the assistant merchandiser plays a crucial role in supporting the merchandisers to drive sales and optimise profitability. You will be responsible for managing product performance, analysing markdown, reviewing OTB, overseeing end-of monthly, quarterly and yearly lessons-learnt and presenting back to the team.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with buying, marketing and supply chain teams to ensure product launches are met. The role reports directly into a senior merchandiser and head of merchandising, so you will get lots of exposure and development.
The ideal candidate will be highly confident using the WSSI, OTB and forecasting their own product categories. You will have an analytical mindset and approach problem-solving tasks with confidence, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You'll be confident presenting and leading strategies and sign-offs for your product areas.
Liaising with the buying team you will also have product knowledge to ensure you can manage product assortments and range planning based on market trends.
In return, the company offers a salary ranging from £35,000 - £38,000, a generous employee discount, pension scheme. This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work from the office four days a week and one from home.
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Assistant Merchandiser (Fashion Retail) employer: RHR
Join a leading fashion and accessories brand that values innovation and growth, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact sales and profitability. With a strong commitment to employee development, you'll have the opportunity to coach junior team members while enjoying a range of benefits including hybrid working, generous holiday options, and substantial staff discounts. This role not only allows you to take ownership of key product categories but also positions you within a supportive culture that prioritises both personal and professional growth.
