Assistant Merchandiser

PURESEOUL LTD; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading K-Beauty retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support stock management and optimize sales performance. The ideal candidate has previous experience in merchandising, strong analytical and Excel skills, and a passion for beauty and retail. This role offers benefits such as a 20% staff discount and opportunities for professional growth in a casual and creative office environment.

Benefits

20% staff discount

28 days holiday allowance (pro rata)

Casual and creative office environment

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Merchandising Assistant or Junior Merchandiser, ideally in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solver who can make recommendations backed by data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser in managing stock levels and allocations.
• Analyze sales performance and stock data to identify trends.
• Maintain and forecast the WSSI for optimal stock cover.
• Prepare weekly and monthly trade reports with actionable insights.
• Manage intake planning and brand communication for timely deliveries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

As an Assistant Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in supporting the Merchandiser to maximise sales, optimise stock levels, and deliver strong commercial performance across both online and offline channels. You'll be responsible for analysing data, forecasting demand, managing range changes, and supporting seasonal planning. You'll collaborate closely with buying, marketing, stores, and warehouse teams to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time, and that every range decision supports PURESEOUL's growth ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser in managing stock levels and allocations across stores and online channels.
• Analyse sales performance and stock data to identify trends, risks, and trading opportunities.
• Maintain and forecast the WSSI, ensuring optimal stock cover across key lines.
• Prepare weekly and monthly trade reports with actionable insights for the Merchandising and Buying teams.
• Support range planning, category reviews, and promotional activity to drive performance.
• Manage intake planning and brand communication to ensure timely deliveries.
• Oversee new product launches, range changes, and seasonal transitions across all channels.
• Conduct regular competitor and market analysis to inform pricing and ranging decisions.
• Monitor in-store merchandising standards and support consistency across the retail estate.
• Assist in training and supporting junior team members or admin assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Merchandising Assistant or Junior Merchandiser (ideally in retail or e-commerce).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modelling).
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator who can collaborate across departments.
• Proactive problem-solver who can make recommendations backed by data.
• Passionate about beauty, retail, and customer experiences.

About PURESEOUL

PURESEOUL is the largest Korean cosmetic specialist in the UK. We work directly with some of Korea's top beauty brands to offer an extensive range of over 2000 Skincare, makeup, hair and body products online and via our offline stores. Since 2019, we have been the go-to destination for UK K-Beauty enthusiasts online and offline, with 10K+ 5-star Trustpilot reviews!

Benefits

• 20% staff discount across all PURESEOUL stores and online.
• 28 days holiday allowance (pro rata).
• Casual and creative office environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of K-Beauty in the UK.