Assistant Merchandiser

Represent; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fashion seeks an experienced Assistant Merchandiser for their team in Bolton. The role involves supporting range planning, analyzing sales, and managing stock levels to ensure alignment with product launches. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in merchandising. Benefits include generous holiday, a company bonus, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Company bonus scheme

Staff discount

£1,000 annual company gift card

On-site gym with trainers

Electric vehicle scheme

Pension & life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising is essential.
• Strong proficiency in numerical analysis and data accuracy is required.

Responsibilities

• Support range planning and trading decisions.
• Monitor sales performance and manage stock levels.
• Collaborate with Ecommerce and Logistics on product launches.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team!

With exciting global launches, events and activations each week across Marketing, Wholesale and Retail, an Assistant Merchandiser is an invaluable member of the family here at REPRESENT.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Merchandiser in range planning, forecasting & trading decisions
• Monitor & analyse sales performance, highlighting areas of opportunity/risk with key stakeholders
• Assist in the management of stock levels, rebuys and allocations to retail
• Oversee PO raising, ensuring MAAs are inputting accurate data
• Work closely with Ecommerce, Product & Logistics to ensure alignment on product launches
• Ensure all information is correct on product launches – stock, RRP, cost price
• Maintain product data and ensure accuracy across systems
• Update daily and weekly reports
• Contribute to the collation of the trade report
• Updating and ownership of linecards, forecasting buys and signing off with the Merchandiser
• Managing intake and communicating feedback to relevant stakeholders
• Review stock transfers between warehouses
• Review seasonal size ratios
• Contribute to category strategy alongside the Merchandiser and Merchandising Manager
• Support the MAA where needed, developing and training them
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in merchandising
  
  

Benefits (HQ)

• 25 x days holiday per year
• Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• £1,000 annual company gift card
• On site gym with dedicated personal trainers
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Pension & life assurance
• Private medical insurance
  
  

Working Pattern (HQ)

4 days in office 1 day WFH

Location

HQ – Unit 1, Northgate Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6PQ