Job Description
Join the Wowcher Team - We're Hiring for a Assistant Merchandiser!
Location: Kentish Town (Embrace the office vibes – 4 days a week!)
Are you ready to dive into the world of WOW?
Established in 2011, Wowcher is the ultimate destination for unbeatable deals and unforgettable experiences in the UK. We're not just a daily deal site; we're trendsetters and dream fulfillers.
We’ve helped thousands of people learn dog grooming, steam clean their front rooms, obtain the latest gadgets, whiten their teeth, decorate their houses, eat more healthily and even be more experimental in the bedroom…! On top of this we’ve also partnered with some of the UK’s leading brands including Graze, Build-a-Bear Workshop, Odeon, Fitness First, Diet Chef, Very.co.uk, PrettyLittleThing, Random House, EasyJet and Ocado... to name just a few!
We’re entrepreneurs at heart and love to spot a great deal! If you’re interested in being able to have a major impact on a successful, fast growing company from day 1, then read on!
Purpose of the role:
The Merchandising department at Wowcher is responsible for achieving key business targets through the tracking and analysis of performance and collaboration across departments. As a team we will optimise sales, provide insight to Sales and Management and lead on strategic decision making.
The Assistant Merchandiser supports the Merchandiser with day-to-day analysis and helps identify opportunities to improve performance across the business. They will work closely with the sales team to address any gaps and support commercial decisions. This role is well suited to someone who is confident and commercially astute, keen to learn, able to work independently when needed and comfortable using their initiative with guidance and support from the Merchandiser.
Main responsibilities & duties:
Gap Analysis & Sales Direction
* Provides direction to the sales team on gaps in our offer and holds the team to account until secured and live onsite.
* Provides adhoc analysis and utilises findings to assist sales in acquiring new business.
* Competitor analysis and providing product and new business target lists for sales to acquire new business.
* Analyses key deal structures that work well for Wowcher and provide feedback to roll out successes across thebusiness.
* Keeps up to date with market trends and uses this knowledge to inform business decisions.
* Supporting Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser in adhoc tasks and analysis
* Able to present findings in a clear and action led manner to various stakeholders
Growth Markets
* Owns the Ireland market providing data insight to support the ongoing growth of this sector.
* Prepares and presents in the Ireland trade meeting giving an overview of performance and providing short- and long-term actions for the wider team.
* Provides category focused target lists of products for teams to onboard fitting to upcoming demand and ensure revenue targets are met.
* Aligns with the UK seasonal campaign strategy and ensures key activities are well represented in terms of offer and site merchandising
Onsite Performance
* Monitoring site performance and conversion throughout the user journey, identifying any issues or risk that could hinder conversion.
* Works closely with SEO to identify trending search terms to ensure fitting products are included in target product to sales and made available to our customers.
* Ensures key and fitting products present themselves on site when searched. Working closely with the optimisation team to ensure key works included in copy.
Requirements
Technical Skills required:
* Degree or previous experience in a relevant sector
* Proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. excel)
* Ability to analyse data sets in order to arrive at logical conclusions
* Experience in tools such as SQL and Power Bi is useful but not essential
Soft Skills
* Ability to prioritise and multitask, responding to ad-hoc data requests whilst taking care of ongoing tasks /projects
* Proactively challenges the status quo to grow the business
* Confident in dealing with senior stakeholders across the business
* Analytical and innovative mindset
* Attention to detail
* Strong communication
* Commercial Acumen
* Presentation skills
* Experience leading a team
Why Wowcher is Your Next Stop:
Our office is like no other - it's a hub of fun and creativity!
Flexible working - blend office and home for your ideal work-life mix
Free fruit to fuel your day
Weekly breakfast feasts every Thursday - Rise and shine! Why not grab a coffee and a pastry to start your morning.
Wellness Wednesdays (hello, free massages!)
Thirsty Thursday! drinks and snack trolley - kick back and relax with a cold beer or prosecco
Games area for some friendly competition
Benefits platform Perkbox so you can get discount and rewards across the UK!
Monthly social events – All Bar Wowcher! get to know your awesome colleagues
Legendary all-company parties twice a year - don't miss out!
Cycle Scheme and Season Ticket Loan to get you moving
Auto-enrolment pension scheme. Whilst it’s great to live in the here and now, we have to make sure we’re preparing for the future, with up to 10% employer contribution
Enhanced Employee Assistance Provider for confidential support and advice
️ Eye Care Vouchers – we’ve got you covered!
Store discounts across the Wowcher website (including travel deals!)
Smart-casual dress code every day!!
Join us on this WOW-tastic journey - apply now and become part of our epic story!
Wowcher is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.