Assistant Merchandiser

THE WHITE COMPANY; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail seeks a Merchandiser to assist in maximizing sales and profits. Responsibilities include overseeing planning, trading, and retail performance, while managing a team member. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills and relevant merchandising experience. Join a company focused on inclusivity and sustainability, enjoying benefits like discount offerings, a pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Up to 50% discount and access to Sample Sales

Holiday entitlement of 23 days, rising to 25 with service

Option to buy up to 5 holiday days

Group Personal Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Perkplace benefits platform

Wagestream app for financial wellbeing

Structured learning and development support

Life assurance

Daily fruit basket

Tea and coffee provided

Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays

Social events including Christmas party

Seasonal Sample Sales

Volunteer Day with a charity of your choice

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Head Office Merchandising role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Merchandiser with maximizing sales and profit.
• Manage and develop the Merchandise Admin Assistant.
• Compile trading priorities and monitor performance.

Skills

Excel

Knowledge of merchandising systems

Numerical excellence

Commercial acumen

Job description

Our Role

To assist the Merchandiser with ensuring that sales and profit are maximized against agreed Key Performance Indicators. To manage and develop the Merchandise Admin Assistant for your product category.

What you'll be doing

Planning

• Responsible for planning a specific area under the guidance of the Merchandiser.
• Ensure all spreadsheet work and historical analysis are prepared accurately and on time.
• Prepare analysis packs and strategy recommendations for your specific area under guidance.
• Develop new season planning and retail range strategies for your area under guidance.

Trading

• Produce the Monday management pack accurately and by deadline.
• Compile trading priorities weekly for Merchandiser approval.
• Meet critical path dates, identify issues, and propose actions such as repeats, cancellations, or markdowns.
• Maintain a sense of urgency, managing priorities aligned with commercial needs.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, team, call centre, retail, and operations.
• Ensure team awareness of business requirements and activities.
• Review performance regularly across channels and recommend actions to maximize sales and profit.

Retail

• Ensure retail stocks are correctly set and regularly reviewed.
• Review store sales and strategies periodically.
• Supervise stock builds for new stores, ensuring plans are followed and issues addressed.

Commercial Awareness

• Undertake regular store visits, ideally every two months.
• Attend supplier meetings to strengthen relationships and KPIs.
• Produce reports post-visit and implement follow-up actions.
• Conduct competitor visits regularly, report findings, and implement actions.
• Prioritize critical dates and deadlines in planning and trading.
• Deliver excellent customer service standards consistently.

Merchandising Systems

• Develop strong knowledge of all merchandising systems.
• Identify and suggest improvements for workflows and system updates.
• Perform integrity checks to ensure departmental efficiency.
• Maximize use of Sales Reactive Allocation System to boost sales and profit.

Management, Training, and Development

• Review processes regularly and implement improvements.
• Focus on personal development and foster good relationships within the business.
• Assist in training and developing MAA’s.
• Manage the MAA daily.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge of merchandising systems
• Previous experience in a Head Office Merchandising role

What will make you brilliant at this role

• Numerical excellence
• Commercial acumen
• Passion for our product

What we’ll offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for their dedication to customer service, rewarding them with benefits and competitive salaries.

• Up to 50% discount and access to Sample Sales
• Holiday entitlement of 23 days, rising to 25 with service
• Option to buy up to 5 holiday days
• Group Personal Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Perkplace benefits platform
• Wagestream app for financial wellbeing
• Structured learning and development support
• Life assurance

Additional Benefits

• Daily fruit basket
• Tea and coffee provided
• Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Social events including Christmas party
• Seasonal Sample Sales
• Volunteer Day with a charity of your choice
• Close to transport links and shopping amenities

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves, contribute, and feel valued. Our recruitment process reflects this commitment.

Our Sustainability Commitment

We aim to build a sustainable legacy, integrating environmental and social responsibility into all we do.