Assistant Merchandiser

Fenwick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

25% staff discount

WeCare GP & wellbeing

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fenwick is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Womenswear or Home category from our London base. You will help deliver sales, profit and stock targets, collaborating with Merchandising and Buying to plan ranges and ensure the right products are available at the right time and price.

You will manage merchandising data, assist with OTB, forecast and replenish, and provide actionable insights to drive commercial performance in a fast-paced, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills for trading decisions.
• Experience merchandising and selling in retail environment.
• Proficient with Excel and merchandising systems (WSSI, stock/commitment).
• Experience across multichannel retail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of sales, profit and stock objectives in Womenswear or Home.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Buying to plan and trade ranges.
• Maintain merchandising systems, ensure accurate stock and markdown data.
• Provide data-driven insights to optimise stock, Open-to-Buy and performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Merchandising experience

Excel & systems knowledge

Multichannel retail

Forecasting & replenishment

Negotiation & contracting

Communication & influence

Financial acumen

Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

Do you want to be part of the evolving Merchandising landscape at Fenwick? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Merchandising team as a Assistant Merchandiser in either the Womenswear or Home categories!

We offer hybrid working between your home and our offices on Wigmore Street, Central London, offering a collaborative and innovative working space.

When you join Fenwick, you'll receive:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
• Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave - this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Hybrid Working (typically Thursday and Friday working from home).

About the Role

The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the delivery of sales, profit and stock objectives within either our Womenswear or Home category, ensuring the right products are available in the right quantities, locations and at the appropriate price points. Working closely with Merchandising and Buying teams, the role contributes to the planning, trading and performance of the category, helping to identify opportunities and risks while supporting the execution of the overall commercial strategy.

A key aspect of the role involves the management and maintenance of merchandising systems, including WSSI reporting, ensuring sales, stock, intake and markdown information is accurate and up to date. The Assistant Merchandiser analyses performance data and trends to provide insights and recommendations that support decision-making, stock optimisation and future planning. The role also supports the management of continuity ranges through effective forecasting and replenishment planning.

In partnership with the Merchandiser, the role contributes to Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, stock control and trading activities, helping to maximise full-price sales, improve stock turn and minimise markdown risk. Through regular monitoring of sales, stock, margin and promotional performance, the Assistant Merchandiser provides valuable analysis and reporting to support the achievement of departmental and business objectives across either the Womenswear or Home category.

What we are looking for in a candidate...

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Intermediate-level experience in merchandising & selling.
• Strong working knowledge of excel and B+M systems - in particular WSSIs, and Stock and Commitment processes.
• Experience operating within a Retail multichannel environment with commercial awareness of the industry.
• An analytical background keen to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Negotiating and contracting skills.
• Communication, influencing, and relationship skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen in previous roles.
• Able to make logical decisions and prioritise multiple workstreams/objectives under pressure.

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

In 2023 we launched our 'Quiet No More' campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!