Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser

Position: Assistant Merchandiser

Location: Wales

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Job Reference No: M003

Recruiting Consultant: Olivia

Consultant Tel:  0161 511 0655

Email:  olivia@dwrecruitment.co.uk

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

• Develop and maintain clear store grading frameworks, policies, and reporting tools.
• Establish stock and space parameters that align with grading strategies.
• Create seasonal grading plans based on historical performance and sales forecasts.
• Regularly review and refine store grading throughout the season to optimise trading opportunities.
• Analyse previous season performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend store delivery schedules within operational guidelines and collaborate with Distribution teams to ensure effective implementation.
• Continuously assess the relationship between sales performance, stock levels, and available store space.
• Analyse store performance to identify strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to Regional Managers to improve sales and stock productivity.
• Work closely with Regional Managers and store teams to maintain balanced stock levels across locations.
• Monitor stock composition and inventory levels across all stores on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate stock transfers where necessary to achieve the most effective stock distribution.
• Evaluate seasonal trading patterns and identify opportunities within specific store groups, such as tourist or coastal locations.
• Manage markdown strategies to ensure stores hold appropriate stock quantities while protecting profitability.
• Store Engagement and Visits
• Identify priority stores and organise visits in partnership with Regional Managers, Store Managers, and the Stock Distribution team.
• Coordinate and oversee the store visit programme.
• 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.