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Assistant Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 4HS, England

Salary

£33,000 - £37,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The position is for an Assistant Merchandiser at a large high-street retailer, offering a salary between £33,000 and £37,000 plus benefits.
  • Candidates should have experience in merchandising, with responsibilities including ownership of WSSI, data management, and reporting for trade meetings.
  • The role requires strong presentation skills and the ability to manage stock availability and range plans effectively.
  • Benefits include a bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, flexible hours, and hybrid working options.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in store operations and mentoring junior team members, with a strong understanding of stock management and commercial actions.

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

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.