Job Title: Store Assistant Merchandiser
Reporting to: Senior Merchandiser
Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London
Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. In addition to a thriving global digital presence, we operate flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions within Harrods and Selfridges, and have recently expanded with new store openings in the U.S.
At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.
Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.
About the Role:
We are seeking a store focused Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a vital role in supporting the Senior Merchandiser to drive store performance through effective stock management, trading analysis, and strategic planning. You will oversee allocations, monitor deliveries, and collaborate closely with key teams—including Visual Merchandising (VM), Store Managers, and Logistics—to ensure optimum stock availability and a seamless customer experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Trading:
• Support the Senior Merchandiser in managing stock and sales across global stores and concessions.
• Oversee allocation and delivery schedules to optimize stock availability and maximize sales.
• Manage store intake, allocations, and reporting while mentoring MAA team members.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising (VM) to ensure cohesive store range planning.
• Contribute to new collection launches and weekly trade packs, offering key insights and action points.
• Conduct regular store visits, summarizing findings and presenting key trading insights to concession partners.
• Monitor and report on competitor performance and trends.
Planning:
• Maintain and update Store WSSIs, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Assist in developing commercial and balanced store ranges, considering market trends and customer profiles.
• Support sales and stock phasing, consolidation, and recalls to optimize inventory management.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports, identifying sales trends and strategy opportunities.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and manipulate data to support business decisions.
• Contribute to lessons learned, offering store insights to enhance strategy.
Cross-Functionality:
• Act as a link between Stores and Head Office, building strong relationships with Store Managers and VM teams.
• Ensure seamless communication with warehouse/logistics teams for efficient stock movement.
• Oversee stock take processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Team & Management:
• Mentor and support MAAs, ensuring critical tasks are prioritized.
• Deputize for the Junior Merchandiser when required, handling reporting and cross-functional meetings.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Stores, VM teams, and Warehouses.
Skills:
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
•Proactive mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing data and communications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to a fast-paced retail environment.
Employee Benefits:
* 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
* A day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Pension Scheme
* Group Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Length of Service Award
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Staff uniform for retail employees
* Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
* Annual Volunteer Day
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Employee led committees
* Social events and biannual parties
* Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for
opportunities within our company.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.