What’s the role about?
We’re looking for a highly organised and commercially aware Assistant Merchandiser to join our Branch Merchandising team. In this role, you’ll support the trading and stock management of the Reiss estate across all omni channels, helping to ensure sales are optimised, markdowns are minimised, and stock is in the right place at the right time. Working closely with Merchandising, Buying, and Retail teams, you’ll play a key role in analysing performance, planning allocations, and supporting new store and market expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their merchandising career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Who you are
1. A detail-oriented and analytical individual with a commercial mindset.
2. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
3. Proficient in Excel and confident handling data to drive trading decisions.
4. A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across departments.
5. Proactive, solution-focused, and eager to learn in a fast-moving retail environment.
6. Passionate about product and motivated to develop within a growing merchandising team.
What you’ll be doing
7. Supporting the in-season trading and stock management process across all channels to maximise sales and minimise markdowns.
8. Reviewing seasonal grading at store and market level, highlighting risks and opportunities.
9. Assisting with allocations, replenishment planning, and ensuring stock levels reflect sales performance.
10. Analysing sales and size performance to identify trends and inform trading actions.
11. Monitoring store and online performance, ensuring product is in the right place at the right time.
12. Coordinating intake, recalls, and transfers to support trade and product launches.
13. Preparing and maintaining reports to support effective decision-making.
14. Collaborating with the wider Merchandising and Retail teams to support trading strategies and store performance.
15. Assisting in the coaching and development of our Trainee Merchandisers, contributing to a high-performing branch function.
What we’ll do for you
16. Competitive salary and company bonus.
17. Up to 65% employee discount.
18. Access to exclusive sample sales.
19. Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
20. Medicash health support plan.
21. Workplace pension contributions.
22. Enhanced parental leave policies.
23. Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
24. Cycle to Work programme.
25. Season ticket travel loan.
26. Plus further workplace benefits.