ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER | LARGE HIGHSTREET RETAILER | HYBRID | £33,000 - £37,000 + BENEFITS

After almost 50 years of trading, these guys aren't slowing down any time soon. With operating almost 200 stores across the UK, franchise models and ties to mainland Europe, they've got ambition, and big plans to make things happen.

BENEFITS:

• Bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Flexi Hours
• Hybrid Working

THE ROLE:

You'll be a part of their central function, working alongside your buyers to create well balanced and cohesive ranges. You'll be an experience Assistant Merchandiser that can take ownership of key areas - ensuring that the smooth running of the department.
Key responsibilities include:

• Full WSSI ownership
• Updated data and actualised sales
• Ability to run reporting ahead of range reviews and trade meetings
• Can write concise and accurate top-line notes ahead of meetings
• Strong presenter
• Create and manage line details and range plans
• Monitor and improve, where possible, stock availability
• Store grading and allocation experience is desired
• Track record of understand store operations, grading, performance, stock transfers
• Investigate historic data to make key commercial actions in-season
• Plan and manage depths of buy behind all lines
• Sound understanding of peak selling windows throughout the year
• Ability to speak with suppliers and warehouses
• Manage stock coming into the business
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team i.e MAA's

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