At Seasalt we live and breathe our product and are proud of the exceptional quality and level of care we take in design and sourcing, to deliver beautiful garments which are loved by our customers. Based on the Cornish coast, we're a multi-channel lifestyle brand with over 70 shops across the UK & Ireland, over 400 wholesale stockists and a growing online business. As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a key role in driving the planning, forecasting and trading of each season’s range using your strong analysis skills. Looking at previous sales to plan for the future, you’ll support the Merchandiser to achieve agreed sales and profit targets and work with the Assistant Buyer to support the creation of each range. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your Merchandising career in a unique British lifestyle brand on the beautiful Cornish coast. Please note, as part of our Seasalt Connected approach to ways of working, this role will be based flexibly across our Cornwall head office locations (minimum 40% of working week) and remotely within the UK. You'll help us by: Collating and inputting information in the Range Plan, for all sales channels, and accurately manage the Range Plan alongside the Merchandiser. Assisting with line level forecasting based on historical sales. Actualising and forecasting line cards, making recommendations on actions to be taken based on the stock position. Assessing channel performance, key driving categories, best and worst selling lines and suggesting appropriate course of action to M erchandiser to maximise sales. Working closely with B uying to e nsur e all relevant tasks are completed in line with the Critical Path including the accura cy of supplier purchase orders. Applying in-depth knowledge of trading – reviewing sales, reacting to performance, considering external factors, managing risk and maximising best sellers. Creating price change models (either markdown or promo), under the supervision of Merchandiser, as a reaction to current trade. Working with the Merchandiser to build and update relevant seasonal reports to guide current and future range s. Supporting the Merchandiser in collating all relevant information to monitor the departmental margin, commitment and intake phasing. The skills you'll be sharing with the team: With previous experience in a Merchandising function as an Allocator or above, you will have knowledge of working to a Critical Path. Retail experience would also be advantageous. You will need to be highly numerate and competent working with data and Excel. The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment will be key and you will have a strong team work ethic, well organised and a confident communicator. With strong commercial aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills, you will have a desire to support and train others. Why we hope you’ll love working with us: The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. As well as doing everything we can to suppor t your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing: Salary of up to £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience (Band 2) 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service Attractive 50% employee discount Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions Life assurance programme Enhanced family leave policies Flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach Learning and Development opportunities Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people – they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles. We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow – so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk Apply Now