Merchandising Assistant | Homewares Business | Greater Manchester
A brand new exciting opportunity has arisen for a Merchandising Assistant to join a fast-paced and commercially focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within merchandising, offering exposure across sales, stock, product and wider commercial activity.
You will work closely with the wider merchandising team, providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support and helping to ensure the business has the right product available at the right time.
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative environment where there is plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility as your experience grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Merchandising team with day-to-day administrative and analytical tasks
- Maintain accurate product, sales, stock and pricing information
- Assist with purchase orders, stock movements and delivery tracking
- Monitor sales, stock and intake, highlighting any issues or discrepancies
- Produce regular sales, stock and trading reports
- Assist with critical path management and key deadlines
- Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
- Support preparation for trade and commercial meetings
- Assist with promotional, pricing and markdown activity
- Carry out ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making
- Help ensure stock is available in line with business requirements
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all systems are kept up to date
About You
- A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or equivalent experience)
- Previous experience in a retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain environment is preferred (including placements/internships)
- Commercially curious with an interest in retail and merchandising
- Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills
- Proactive, positive and keen to learn
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Merchandising Assistant in Nottingham employer: Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation and creativity thrive. As the Head of Buying & Growth Strategy, you will enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding consumer business.
