Assistant Merchandiser Essex / East London Hybrid | Fashion Retail | Full-Time | £Competitive Are you a commercially driven Assistant Merchandiser ready to make your mark within one of the UK's fastest-growing fashion brands? We're partnering with an exciting womenswear business that has built a loyal global following through bold product, strong community values and a distinctive approach to feel-good fashion. As the brand continues its impressive growth journey, they're looking for an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser to join their collaborative and fast-paced team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MAA or AM who loves trading product, analysing performance and influencing commercial decisions within a modern, scaling retail business. The Role Working closely with the Head of Merchandising and wider teams across Buying, Design, Ecommerce and Wholesale, you'll play a key role in driving sales, optimising stock and supporting the performance of multiple product categories. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy balancing analysis with commercial decision-making and want exposure across a rapidly evolving omnichannel fashion business. What You'll Be Doing Supporting weekly and seasonal trading analysis across multiple departments Producing reports, sales analysis and performance insights to support key business decisions Managing WSSI documents and merchandising reporting Monitoring stock levels, size performance and allocations to maximise sales opportunities Supporting stock flow across ecommerce, retail and wholesale channels Working closely with Buying and Production teams to manage critical paths and launches Identifying risks and opportunities through trading and customer behaviour analysis Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Maintaining accurate reporting, forecasting and stock data What We're Looking For Previous experience within an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandising role, ideally within fashion retail Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail Advanced Excel skills and confidence interpreting data Commercial awareness and understanding of customer behaviour Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment A proactive and solutions-focused mindset Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience across ecommerce and retail channels would be highly beneficial A genuine passion for product, fashion and trading Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a business at an incredibly exciting stage of growth, where creativity, collaboration and ambition are genuinely valued. You'll gain broad exposure across the business, work alongside passionate teams and have real opportunity to develop your merchandising career within a highly entrepreneurial environment. The business offers: Hybrid working Competitive benefits package Generous staff discount Health & wellbeing support A collaborative and social culture Real progression opportunities within a scaling global brand If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, influence trading decisions and be part of a passionate fashion team - we'd love to hear from you. BH36288