Trading Assistant Merchandiser
Responsible to:
Merchandiser
Department:
Merchandising - JD
Location:
Role Overview:
Bury Head Office
A key member of the Trading Merchandising team, the Trading Assistant Merchandiser supports the department by optimising trade performance to maximise sales and profit. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in merchandising as part of a dedicated team.
Current/Future 75/25
Key Duties/Responsibilities
* Review weekly trade performance providing key messages to Merchandiser
* Identify areas of focus & compile action plan considering:
o Top/Key stores
o New / Re-fit Stores
o Over / Under Performing Stores
o Intensive Care Stores
o Seasonality
o Trading events
* Support Merchandiser in preparation for all key event planning, ensuring all store attributes are aligned with performance expectations
o Liaise with Retail and collate pre-pack data
* Compile & analyse market lessons learnt from all major trading events
* Analyse previous quarter performance at store/product level outlining key messages to Merchandiser
* Review retail feedback across markets, checking relevance & distributing to department to complete
* Attend retail conference calls and complete minutes
* Attend store visits. Create and execute an action plan to improve sales performance
* Manage store stock builds, communicating key messages that ensures stores receive seasonally relevant product and have a market relevant brand mix
* Produce & deliver store closure plans
* Analyse performance of trade impacts & store optimisations highlighting key trends to Merchandiser
* Investigate and answer ad hoc retail requests.
Behavioural
* Delivering Excellence: Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm
* You work to deliver a high-quality service to meet personal and team expectations
* Responsibility (delivers results): Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
* Teamwork: You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information and supporting colleagues
* Leadership: You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work, inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
* Communication: You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all
Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:
* Experience within a similar role is advantageous
* Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
* Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
* Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
* Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills
* Self-motivated and a proactive worker
* Curious with a continuous learning mindset