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Form of workElite have partnered with a well-known premium highstreet brand, to support on the hire of an Assistant Merchandiser to join their friendly and collaborative team.
What will do you do as an Assistant Merchandiser?
- Assists in the management of stock levels in order to maximise profit through sales
- Assists in managing allocations, ensuring allocation plans are met
- Supports the sale process in order to maximise sales, whilst protecting margin and profit
- Ensures all departmental, brand analysis and reports are accurately produced, maintained and circulated on a weekly basis: Monday trade, in season trade, pre-season trade and end of season analysis
- Oversees markdowns and promotions
- Monitors and analyses deliveries, working closely with suppliers and ensuring that the needs of the business are being met
- Negotiates with suppliers on the cost price and delivery dates.
- Ensures cost price reduction in relation to deliveries
- Supports multi-channel analyses
- Responsible for updating the WSSI and assisting in departmental forecasting
- Support the merchandiser with solid analysis and preparation for all key meetings including sign offs and strategies
- Supports the merchandising team in creating seasonal sales and buying plans that will maximise commercial opportunities
- Supports merchandiser monitoring stock on continuity lines, maximising sales opportunity
- Plans induction for new employees within the merchandising team
- Coaches and Develops team members at a junior level
What will do need to succeed as an Assistant Merchandiser?
- Proven track record in multi-product
- Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to identify key trends and emerging opportunities in line with customer profile
- Experience of managing a team and supporting sign offs
- Ability to deliver to tight timescales and work under pressure
- Strong negotiation skills
If you are a Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser, looking for a new challenge, apply today!
