Assistant Merchandiser - London, United Kingdom - Office Angels

Office Angels

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our high-end fashion client are looking for a talented assistant merchandiser to join their team based in Sheperd's Bush.

Reporting into the Merchandiser, you will be tasked with providing support to the department ensuring that we achieve our sales planthrough effective forecasting and management of stock including data management.

As a temp with Office Angels, you are entitled to amazing benefits including: Holiday Pay, discounts at numerous high street retailers, eye care vouchers and so much more

Type of Role:
Temporary ongoing

Role:
Assistant Merchandiser

Company Type:
Luxury Fashion company

Schedule:
Hours/Days: Monday - Friday: 9am pm - Hybrid - working 60% of the month in the office and 40% at home completely flexible on days

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:
White City

Pay:
£28,000 per annum

Duties:

Assist the Merchandising team to achieve seasonal sales and profit targets based on seasonal business plan
Work with the Buying team to establish a range of merchandise suited to the customer profile in each region. Work together to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximise sales and profit potential
With guidance from Merchandiser, use analysis of weekly departmental performance to take actions to trade your area and maximise profits
Forecast sales and intake on department WSSI and manage the department's continuity business reporting back to your Merchandising for total department view
Work closely with the MAA on the intake process, ensuring timely deliveries and that stock levels are optimised.
Deputise for the Merchandiser in all trading and planning meetings internally and externally if and when required
Clear communication with your team to ensure alignment and clarity, working towards department goals
Ensure the wider business is aware of department priorities
Prepare weekly reports to monitor performance of your department, highlighting key findings to your team.
Produce insightful analysis for the team and wider business to help dictate the strategy going forward
Produce analysis for the Merchandiser for range planning ensuring that the range is balanced and in line with top line strategy
Complete seasonal markdown for the department to ensure we are maximising our margins whilst considering the competitive market
Manage and develop any MAAs on your team by providing on the job coaching and identifying training opportunities
Monitor and review performance of your reports, including completing and presenting their appraisals
Relevant commercial experience gained in a fashion retail merchandising environment with an understanding of the luxury sector
Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge essential
Commercial awareness working to develop full understanding of the nature of our business, products and competitive market in order to drive the best performance
The ability to build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and business development
A strong eye for detail, great organisational skills and works to a high level of accuracy
Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask
Excellent communication skills