Assistant Merchandiser

DUSK.com; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at

Bonus Scheme

Staff Discount

Pension contributions

Career progression

Job summary

DUSK.com is seeking an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser in Leeds to join the growing Merchandising team. You will trade sales, stock and intake, using data to spot opportunities and drive commercial performance.

You will work with Buying, eCommerce and Warehouse teams, support weekly trade meetings, and help develop the Admin Assistant while owning key merchandising processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser, or a strong Merchandising Admin Assistant ready to step up.
• Proven experience trading sales, stock and intake.
• Experience producing trade analysis and presenting insights in weekly trade meetings.
• Strong understanding and practical experience working with line cards.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness with ability to identify opportunities and drive sales and profit.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path process alongside the Admin Assistant, ensuring updates and delays are communicated to the team.
• Manage line cards with accurate forward forecasting and OTB planning.
• Propose trading actions based on line card forecasts to meet KPIs.
• Deliver in-depth analysis from sales reports in trade meetings and present insights.
• Execute actions from trade meetings promptly to maximise sales opportunities.
• Manage stock levels and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Recommend weekly promotions and markdown to drive performance.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as required.
• Liaise with Buying, eCommerce and Warehouse to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Oversee Admin Assistant workload, set goals, and support development.

Skills

Trading sales

Stock planning

Line cards

Merchandising analysis

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your merchandising career? We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to join our growing Merchandising team in Leeds.

Salary: Competitive Salary+ excellent benefits package

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in trading sales, stock and intake, using data and insight to spot opportunities, influence decisions and drive commercial performance. You’ll work closely with Buying, eCommerce and Warehouse teams, support weekly trade meetings, and take ownership of key merchandising processes — while also helping to develop and support an Admin Assistant.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the critical path process alongside the Admin Assistant, ensuring all updates and delays are clearly communicated to the wider team


• Manage line cards, providing accurate forward forecasting and planning OTB in line with stock holding and cover targets


• Propose trading actions based on line card forecasts to ensure the category/department achieves key KPIs


• Play a key role in trade meetings by delivering in-depth analysis from sales reports and presenting insights to the Merchandiser


• Execute actions from trade meetings in a timely manner to maximise sales opportunities


• Manage overall stock levels, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities


• Recommend weekly promotions and markdown to drive performance


• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as required


• Liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, including Buying, eCommerce and the Warehouse, building strong relationships


• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Admin Assistant, including workload prioritisation, goal setting, and ongoing development through regular 1:1s

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser, or a strong Merchandising Admin Assistant ready to step up


• Proven experience managing and trading sales, stock, and intake


• Experience producing trade analysis and presenting insights in weekly trade meetings


• Strong understanding and practical experience of working with line cards


• Demonstrated commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and recommend actions to drive sales and profit

About us

DUSK is a £200m home and lifestyle brand. We are an award winning and fast-growing e-commerce brand in the home and garden sector, known for innovation and high‑quality products.

Since 2016, our dedicated team at our Leeds HQ have been designing stylish homeware and furniture at affordable prices. DUSK is an online‑first brand, and by designing and sourcing everything ourselves, we’re able to curate our own collections and pass on the savings directly to our customers.

Whether you are seeking signature furniture pieces or the perfect finishing accents, our curated ranges deliver accessible elegance to every living space, empowering you to realise your ideal home vision.

As a trusted British brand, our team in our Doncaster warehouses work hard behind the scenes to make sure every order is carefully packed and delivered on time.

You can read more about us at: https://dusk.com/

Why Dusk.com?

• 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays) as standard, plus additional days based on length of service


• Option to buy additional holidays (by a maximum of 5 days)


• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 work from home


• Bonus Scheme


• Staff Discount Scheme on DUSK products


• Death in service


• Company pension (3% employer contributions)


• Flexible start and finish times


• Access to employee assistance programme through ‘Spark’, including 24/7 helpline, virtual GP and counselling services to support your health and wellbeing.


• Excellent Career progression and training opportunities


• Opportunities to partake in company days