Assistant Merchandiser

Mountain Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday allowance

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer with a strong UK presence and expanding online platform. This role supports merchandising leadership to deliver category strategies, forecast stock, and optimise availability across seasons.

The ideal candidate has Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser experience, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and solid Excel skills to drive trading opportunities and efficiency within a hybrid London office setup.

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communicator.
• Good Excel knowledge.
• Excellent work ethic and initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Works with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Merchandiser to deliver the category strategy with analysis and promotional opportunities.
• Manage linecards and intake: forecast and identify where additional buys are needed and ensure stock arrives on time.
• Support the Merchandiser to actively trade the category to maximise sales, profit and availability.
• Check that stock is shipped from suppliers on time.
• Support and develop the MAA and share best practices across buying and merchandising.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communicator

Ability to work in a fast-paced env.

Excellent work ethic & initiative

High level of accuracy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we’ve built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Merchandiser to deliver the category strategy, providing analysis including lessons learnt, range and promotional opportunities
• Managing linecards and intake: forecasting and identifying where additional buys are needed and ensuring stock comes in when required
• Supporting the Merchandiser to actively trade the category and maximise sales, profit and achieve optimum availability throughout the season, making space for new season arrivals!
• Check and ensures that the right stock is being shipped from suppliers on time
• Support and develops the MAA and shares best practices across the buying and merchandising community

We would like to meet someone who is

• Required, experience at an Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser level
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communicator
• Good Excel knowledge
• Excellent work ethic and great initiative
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Works in a high level of accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
• Holiday allowance
• 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
• Pension scheme

At Mountain Group, we’re passionate about helping our customers enjoy the great outdoors. With a focus on sustainability, we design quality products that are made for adventure and built to last, whether it’s for hiking, running, skiing, or just exploring closer to home. As a team, we’re united by our passion for the outdoors, our commitment to exceptional customer service, and our belief in working together to achieve great things. We value individuality and teamwork, believe diversity drives innovation and success, and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether you’re creating an exceptional in-store experience, driving innovation behind the scenes, or shaping the future of our brand, every role plays a part in bringing Mountain Group to life. If you’re excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!