Assistant Merchandiser (Analyst)
Up to £30,000pa
About the Role
Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about retail trends? We're looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a dynamic buying team and play a key role in driving growth.
The Opportunity of Assistant Merchandiser
The purpose of this role is to provide the buying team with robust sales and trend analysis to support growth across a wide retail network.
You'll produce weekly performance reports, manage dashboards, analyse market and consumer trends, and support pricing, promotions, and stock planning. Working closely with buying, ecommerce, and inventory teams, you'll help optimise performance and drive sales growth across Books, Film & Music categories in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This role is split between a Peterborough-based office and working from home, reporting directly into the Buying Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Produce accurate weekly sales and performance reports
Maintain and develop dashboards to track key KPIs
Analyse market and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities
Support pricing strategies, promotional activity, and stock planning
Collaborate cross-functionally with buying, ecommerce, and inventory teams
Essential Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone who has:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into commercial insight
Excellent numeracy and a high level of attention to detail
The ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach with a real sense of ownership
Benefits That Work for You
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection
Learning and development opportunities
Executive coaching and mentoring available to all
Informal hybrid working
Additional leave options: volunteering, family-friendly, and loyalty schemes
Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
On-site gym and parking at a central Peterborough location
Reward and discount platform
Plus flexible, salary-sacrifice options:
Private medical insurance
Car scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK
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