Assistant Merchandiser

Fenix Outdoor; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Staff discount

Flexible working

Home working

Job summary

Trekitt, Herefordshire-based outdoor retailer, is seeking a proactive Buying and Merchandising assistant to help plan and develop product ranges, maximise margins and ensure stock is right on time and in good condition.

You will work with directors, buyers and suppliers, using stock systems to forecast sales, plan budgets and optimise stock levels. This permanent role offers pension, staff discount and flexible/home working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar buying/merchandising role.
• Knowledge of retail or outdoor industry preferred.
• Strong numerical & analytical capability and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maximise turnover and profit by selecting ranges across departments.
• Plan stock, liaise with directors, buyers, suppliers and distributors.
• Forecast sales, plan budgets and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain accurate stock databases and use internal software.
• Present sales projections with spreadsheets and graphs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

IT proficiency

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Tools

In-house stock software

Job description

Are you passionate about retail, products and making things happen behind the scenes? Join Trekitt’s Buying and Merchandising team and play a key role in shaping our product ranges, driving sales and maximising profitability. If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to the team, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Trekitt is looking for a Herefordshire based, enthusiastic, talented, and creative individual to work alongside our buying and merchandising team to plan and develop a strategy to sell our range of premium products. You will be responsible for helping to make sure all our stock is of the highest quality possible, in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right price to achieve the best possible margin.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In more detail you will focus on the following:

• Maximise company turnover and profit through selling, ranging and purchasing relevant product ranges across all departments and categories.

• Plan product ranges and prepare sales and stock plans by liaising with directors, buyers, shops, suppliers and distributors.

• Forecast sales and profits, plan budgets and prepare sales forecasts for new ranges.

• Control stock levels based on seasonal forecasts, optimising stock turn, sales volume and overall profitability.

• Maintain a comprehensive and accurate database of company stock.

• Use in-house computer software to manage sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs.

WHO YOU ARE

We think you could be a great match for the position if you possess the following traits and capabilities:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally with knowledge of the outdoor industry or retail.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with good IT proficiency.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask.

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate, build relationships and influence others.

• Confidence in making important decisions under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment.

• A positive attitude, with the drive and determination to achieve targets.

• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

ABOUT TREKITT

We are the UK’s premier outdoor retailer, focused on providing the British outdoor enthusiast with the best kit, service and advice possible. We are ambitious, determined and work tirelessly towards our objective, to be the best at what we do. This attitude has led us to be a fun and motivated workplace, with a committed and productive mindset shared in our teams and the business.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

This is a full-time role with a permanent contract and probationary period.

A competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, staff discount scheme and flexible working schemes including home working. We operate an open and friendly company with a relaxed culture and dress code in a comfortable environment, but we all work very hard to get the job done.

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