Merchandising
Assistant Merchandiser
Position: Assistant Merchandiser
Location: Wales
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Job Reference No: M003
Recruiting Consultant: Olivia
Details
Assistant Merchandiser Overview
We are working on an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a market leading retailer.
The Assistant Merchandiser will play a key role in driving sales, profitability, and stock efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain clear store grading frameworks, policies, and reporting tools.
2. Establish stock and space parameters that align with grading strategies.
3. Create seasonal grading plans based on historical performance and sales forecasts.
4. Regularly review and refine store grading throughout the season to optimise trading opportunities.
5. Analyse previous season performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
6. Recommend store delivery schedules within operational guidelines and collaborate with Distribution teams to ensure effective implementation.
7. Continuously assess the relationship between sales performance, stock levels, and available store space.
8. Analyse store performance to identify strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities.
9. Provide recommendations to Regional Managers to improve sales and stock productivity.
10. Work closely with Regional Managers and store teams to maintain balanced stock levels across locations.
11. Monitor stock composition and inventory levels across all stores on an ongoing basis.
12. Coordinate stock transfers where necessary to achieve the most effective stock distribution.
13. Evaluate seasonal trading patterns and identify opportunities within specific store groups, such as tourist or coastal locations.
14. Manage markdown strategies to ensure stores hold appropriate stock quantities while protecting profitability.
15. Store Engagement and Visits
16. Identify priority stores and organise visits in partnership with Regional Managers, Store Managers, and the Stock Distribution team.
17. Coordinate and oversee the store visit programme.
18. Ensure actions arising from store visits are documented, communicated, and followed through effectively.
Additional Information
The Assistant Merchandiser must have some previous experience at Store Manager level or within a Head Office Merchandising function, with the proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment while managing multiple priorities, and strong numerical and Microsoft excel skills.