Assistant Merchandiser

Watches of Switzerland Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury watch retailer is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for their Watches Merchandise Team at the Support Centre in Leicester. The role involves assisting in the planning and distribution of merchandise to boost sales and profit, requiring strong expertise in retail merchandising and excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service available around the clock

Share Save Scheme

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in retail merchandising or analysis.
• Experience supervising team members for results.
• Strong Excel and systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, controlling, and monitoring merchandise intake and distribution.
• Align purchasing strategies to maximize sales and profit.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Team supervision

Planning

Organizational skills

Budget management

Systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

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We're looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Watches Merchandise Team, based at our Support Centre in Leicester - Carlton Park.

As the Assistant Merchandiser, you will assist in planning, controlling, and monitoring the purchase, intake, and distribution of merchandise to maximize sales and profit in the assigned departments, aligning with the Company values.

About You

• Considerable experience in retail merchandising, allocation, or retail analysis
• Experience supervising and coaching team members to achieve outstanding results
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Experience managing budgets while trading profit opportunities
• Strong systems and Excel proficiency
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities effectively
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and target-driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial awareness

About Us

Watches of Switzerland Group is a FTSE-250 retail company with nearly 3,000 employees across the UK, Europe, and the US. We are the UK's leading luxury watch retailer, with a significant US presence and a range of jewellery offerings. We operate over 190 showrooms across the UK, US, and Europe, including 77 mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer, and Breitling, along with seven e-commerce websites.

Our success stems from strong partnerships with prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and leading-edge technology, providing our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. Our people are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client service and foster inclusive teams.

Our headquarters has recently moved to a state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester, covering 75,000 sq ft, home to over 500 employees, surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands and amenities such as a mini-market, team lounges, multi-faith and parent rooms.

Our clients value our exceptional experience, expertise, and approachability. We prioritize making every client interaction memorable and special.

Some of our benefits include

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP service available around the clock
• Share Save Scheme
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that values employees' backgrounds and perspectives. Applications are reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills, and experience.