Assistant Branch Merchandiser

Dr. Martens; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their merchandising team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing stock flow across multiple regions, analyzing reports to cater to diverse customer needs, and fostering relationships with various business functions. This position offers the chance to develop your merchandising skills in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career growth. Enjoy a hybrid work model, generous employee discounts, and a supportive culture that values individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Welcome to the family free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ share plan

Private healthcare

Dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in Branch Merchandising or a similar role is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to read and analyze reports effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock flow in and out of stores while maintaining capacities.
• Create and analyze store reports to understand customer needs.

Skills

Branch Merchandising experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team player

Fluency in a second European language

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

You will be responsible for the stock flow in and out of stores whilst maintaining Full price Store Capacities. Trading stores in line with our Regional & Global Trading calendar. This is a fast-paced team in a growing brand. We are continuing to open stores across Europe. Branch Merchandising at DM’s will help you hone and develop your fundamental Merchandising skills whilst introducing you to things you may not have experienced in other brands.

• You will be responsible for 2 regions across Europe.
• You will be visiting stores, leading Branch visits.
• Assisting the Branch Merchandiser in Assortment planning for a UK/EU region.
• Creating and analysing store reports to fully understand the differing customer needs & trends across our diverse markets.
• Be the Branch contact for stores and regional managers involving support via video calls and regular store visits, identifying and acting on any issues.
• Building & managing store stock packages for New Stores tailoring them to their individual market.
• Assisting the Branch Merchandiser with the set-up of tiering and Grading and IAQ’s at the start of the season.
• Management of in season Allocations, stock cover and availability.
• Presenting in Trade & Store meetings across the week.
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships with other functions of the business, such as the Supply Chain team, Regional and Store Management, Store Operations, Product teams and the Visual Merchandisers.
• Senior ABM’s will also be managing MAA’s. Day to day coaching, and long term goal setting and development.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience within a Branch Merchandising or Merchandising function
• Fluency in a second European language desirable but not essential
• Good team player with Strong communication skills, confident with working across multiple business functions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read and analyse reports
• The ability to produce ad hoc reports reviewing cover & ROS
• Excellent time management skills & the ability to prioritise their own workload
• Good grasp on core merchandising terminology and calculations
• Excellent excel knowledge including key functions (lookups & conditional sums)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr.Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

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