Assistant Merchandiser - London, United Kingdom - Zachary Daniels

Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels
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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Assistant Merchandiser | International Retailer | London | Salary up to £32,000


When you're looking for your next merchandiser move-one that gives you opportunity to develop and progress-it's good to know that you're doing it with a retailer that's still growing fast.

A retailer that is on every single one of its competitors' comp shoplists, because it does what it does so well.

A retailer that is well set to weather the current cost-of-living crisis, in part because of its affordable, fashion led ranges, and in part because of the sort of success that has made it a rock solid core of bogbox retail across Europe.


This is the sort of retailer that long-established industry pros have been joining in droves, which speaks volumes about its future.

And the best thing of all? It's a business that's got so much more to achieve, with new store openings virtually every week.

That means you get the opportunity to grow with it.

We all know Assistant Merchandisers are in high demand right now.

But when you choose our client, you'll be putting yourself at the heart of one of the most exciting and progressive retail brands in Europe.


About the Assistant Merchandiser role
To be clear, this isn't an opportunity for a supply side or shop floor merchandiser.

This is a commercially focused head office role ideal for an Assistant Merchandiser or Senior Merchandising Assistant who has the ability to own a category within a department.


You'll be meticulous in the detail and rigorous in your analysis as you bury yourself in data sheets, but crucially you'll be able to translate the data into insight.

You'll work with the buying team to identify buying patterns and act on them. You'll makeit part of the top line key information you present at Monday trade meetings.

You'll use it to forecast, and to recommend markdowns and promotional activity, providing the framework and planning your department can leverage.


Day to day as an Assistant Merchandiser you will also:

  • Review performance at sizing and colour level with your MAA
  • Update seasonal recoding and intake levels with the support of your MAA
  • Lead critical path progress updates with your merchandiser and buying counterparts
  • Ensure launch dates remain on time
  • Propose delivery actions where required, i.e. short shipments, cancellations, rephasing and the airing of goods
  • Conduct store and comp shops with your buying team on a regular basis
  • Work with buying team and head office POS / VM teams to push product effectively across stores and online

You will have:


  • 12 months' minimum merchandising experience
  • Awareness of the WSSI (essential) as you will be responsible for a subgroup, and awareness of OTB levels and how to work with the buying team to utilise this effectively
  • Proven track record of pulling trade reports around best sellers, product sales performance and making suggestions to maximise profits and sales
  • Familiarity with the buying cycle so you can trade to the correct seasons, ensuring you always have product in at the right time, in the right place
  • Experience managing or mentoring an MAA
  • Experience reviewing and analysing sales curves
  • Hold strong numerical and Excel skills, and be able to write and communicate clear and concise trade notes

What's in it for you?

  • Salary: Up to £32,000
  • 25 days' leave (including bank holidays)
  • Potential for hybrid working
  • An incredible opportunity to step up, show what you can do, and build a successful career
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | SeniorAppointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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