Assistant Merchandiser

Anne Corder Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Income protection

On-site gym

Parking at a central location

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join a dynamic buying team in Peterborough. This role focuses on providing robust sales and trend analysis, producing performance reports, and collaborating with the buying and inventory teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible working environment, and opportunities for professional development, including a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to turn data into insights.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate weekly sales and performance reports.
• Maintain and develop dashboards to track KPIs.
• Analyse market and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Support pricing strategies, promotional activities, and stock planning.
• Collaborate with buying, e-commerce, and inventory teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser (Analyst)

Up to £30,000 pa

About the Role

Are you detail‑oriented, analytical, and passionate about retail trends? We’re looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a dynamic buying team and play a key role in driving growth.

The Opportunity of Assistant Merchandiser

The purpose of this role is to provide the buying team with robust sales and trend analysis to support growth across a wide retail network.

You’ll produce weekly performance reports, manage dashboards, analyse market and consumer trends, and support pricing, promotions, and stock planning. Working closely with buying, e‑commerce, and inventory teams, you’ll help optimise performance and drive sales growth across Books, Film & Music categories in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

This role is split between a Peterborough‑based office and working from home, reporting directly into the Buying Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate weekly sales and performance reports
• Maintain and develop dashboards to track key KPIs
• Analyse market and consumer trends to identify growth opportunities
• Support pricing strategies, promotional activity, and stock planning
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with buying, e‑commerce, and inventory teams

Essential Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into commercial insight
• Excellent numeracy and a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to work cross‑functionally and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach with a real sense of ownership

Benefits That Work for You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection
• Learning and development opportunities
• Executive coaching and mentoring available to all
• Informal hybrid working
• Additional leave options: volunteering, family‑friendly, and loyalty schemes
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site gym and parking at a central Peterborough location
• Reward and discount platform

Plus flexible, salary‑sacrifice options

• Private medical insurance
• Car scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting