The Opportunity - M4 Corridor - Windsor / Slough / Reading / Bracknell / Wokingham
We are seeking a highly ambitious and driven Junior Merchandiser (or a Senior Assistant Merchandiser ready for the next step) to join a rapidly growing luxury brand.
This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, offering the opportunity to take real ownership across WSSI management, stock planning, sales analysis, and product lifecycle management. You'll play a key role in supporting merchandising strategy, driving trading performance, and ensuring the success of a premium product range.
Key Responsibilities
Merchandising & Trading
Lead line project management from planning through to product launch
Own and manage WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) processes to optimise stock levels and maximise sales performance
Deliver detailed sales analysis, trading reports, and performance insights
Identify risks and opportunities across stock, intake, and sell-through
Planning & Stock Management
Support forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management
Oversee stock intake, replenishment, and availability
Monitor product performance, margin, and stock turn
Product & Ecommerce Merchandising
Manage new product setup including product codes, pricing, and costings
Maintain website product listings, ensuring accuracy of descriptions, imagery, and categorisation
Support online merchandising, product sortation, and conversion optimisation
Critical Path & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Track critical path timelines to ensure on-time product launches
Work closely with Buying, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service
Act as a key point of contact for merchandising insights and reporting
About You
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
3-6 years' experience in merchandising, assistant merchandising, or stock planning
Strong experience with WSSI, forecasting, and inventory management
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Strong understanding of retail KPIs: sell-through, margin, stock turn, intake planning
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management
Commercially aware with a passion for retail, ecommerce, and product performance
Experience within luxury, fashion, accessories, or watches is highly desirable
Proactive, driven, and confident in a fast-paced SME environment
What's on Offer
Salary circa £38,000 + discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid working (1 day from home)
25 days holiday + birthday off
Pension contribution
Optional health insurance & life insurance
Staff discount
On-site parking
Collaborative, high-growth environment with strong career progression
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