Trading Merchandise Assistant
Responsible to:
Merchandiser
Department:
Merchandising - JD
Location:
Role Overview:
Bury Head Office
A key member of the Branch Merchandising team, the Trading Merchandise Assistant assists the department with day-to-day tasks, to help maximise sales and profit. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in merchandising as part of a dedicated team.
Current/Future 80 /20
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
* Review previous weeks sales performance at store & category level highlighting recommendations to Line Manager
* Assist with the building of new store stock packages, keeping critical path updated
* Undertake analysis on groups of stores to support performance
* Gain a good understanding of store variances through analysis of reports & store visits, including size, turnover & customer profiles
* Liaise with core merchandising team on specific Branch Merchandising actions
* Collate weekly IBT and Fast Track requests. Action stock movements, including IBTs, in conjunction with team strategy
* Compile retail feedback forms across territories with Merchandiser direction and distribute to relevant departments
* Liaise and be first point of contact with teams on Retail queries, Pricing, barcodes, scanners etc
* Monitor Intake key messages as directed by the Merchandiser
* Support Merchandiser on quarterly product update packs for retail
* Communicate trading impacts, space changes and new/closure store statuses to Trading Analyst
* Establish collaborative working relationships across key functions
* Ad-hoc reports and analysis for the team as required
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