Assistant Merchandiser

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retailer in Manchester seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to monitor sales performance and assist in planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a salary of £26,000 to £30,000 per annum and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discount on company products

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or retail is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data.
• Excel proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sales lines weekly.
• Assist in trading and planning.
• Generate bestseller lists weekly.
• Administer stock and propose markdowns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience or education in merchandising, retail, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis. Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales.

Client Details

A Fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a store & ecommerce retailer who sell stylish fashion in the Manchester area. As a business they have been trading for over 30 years, selling through a number of channels including, stores, outlets, concession and ecommerce. They benefit from their head office close to public transport.

Description

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis
• Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales
• Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
• Monitor and arrange Store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities
• Generating list of Bestsellers on a weekly basis
• Administer old and current stock for stores, and propose markdowns
• Creating and updating Stock Availability report for the Internet and present recommendations for needed actions,
• Monitoring warehouse activity to make sure appropriate inventory level is maintained
• Analysing product performance at section level, where expected sales is not achieved
• Managing stock returns into the business at the end of each season
• Providing store performance analysis, outlining best and worst performing stores,
• Uploading price changes into the system
• Setting up and updating Year to Date report, provide sales information about productsProfile

Qualifications

• Experience or education in merchandising, retail, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £26000 to £30,000 per annum.
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Discount on company products.
• Convenient location in Bury, close to transport links.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in the Fashion industry.
• If you are enthusiastic about advancing your career as an Assistant Merchandiser in Manchester, we encourage you to apply today