Assistant Merchandiser

Fenwick; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. holidays

Birthday leave

Staff discount

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fenwick is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the delivery of sales, profit and stock objectives in either Womenswear or Home. You will work closely with Merchandising and Buying to ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, locations and at appropriate price points.

The role involves maintaining merchandising systems like WSSI, analysing performance data to inform decisions, and supporting Open-to-Buy management, stock control and trading activities to maximise

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Intermediate merchandising & selling experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and B&M systems, especially WSSI and stock/commitment processes.
• Experience in a multichannel retail environment with commercial awareness.
• Analytical mindset to identify efficiency gains and improvements.
• Negotiating and contracting skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen in prior roles.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of sales, profit and stock objectives within Womenswear or Home.
• Maintain merchandising systems and WSSI reporting with accurate stock, intake and markdown data.
• Assist with Open-to-Buy management, stock control and trading activities to maximise full-price sales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Merchandising experience

Multichannel retail experience

Negotiation skills

Tools

WSSI

Stock & Commitment systems

Job description

Do you want to be part of the evolving Merchandising landscape at Fenwick? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Merchandising team as a Assistant Merchandiser in either the Womenswear or Home categories!

We offer hybrid working between your home and our offices on Wigmore Street, Central London, offering a collaborative and innovative working space.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
• Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Hybrid Working (typically Thursday and Friday working from home).

About the Role

The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the delivery of sales, profit and stock objectives within either our Womenswear or Home category, ensuring the right products are available in the right quantities, locations and at the appropriate price points. Working closely with Merchandising and Buying teams, the role contributes to the planning, trading and performance of the category, helping to identify opportunities and risks while supporting the execution of the overall commercial strategy.

A key aspect of the role involves the management and maintenance of merchandising systems, including WSSI reporting, ensuring sales, stock, intake and markdown information is accurate and up to date. The Assistant Merchandiser analyses performance data and trends to provide insights and recommendations that support decision‑making, stock optimisation and future planning. The role also supports the management of continuity ranges through effective forecasting and replenishment planning.

In partnership with the Merchandiser, the role contributes to Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, stock control and trading activities, helping to maximise full‑price sales, improve stock turn and minimise markdown risk. Through regular monitoring of sales, stock, margin and promotional performance, the Assistant Merchandiser provides valuable analysis and reporting to support the achievement of departmental and business objectives across either the Womenswear or Home category.

What we are looking for in a candidate...

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Intermediate-level experience in merchandising & selling.
• Strong working knowledge of excel and B+M systems – in particular WSSI’s, and Stock and Commitment processes.
• Experience operating within a Retail multichannel environment with commercial awareness of the industry.
• An analytical background keen to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Negotiating and contracting skills.
• Communication, influencing, and relationship skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen in previous roles.
• Able to make logical decisions and prioritise multiple workstreams/objectives under pressure.

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family‑owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!