Assistant Merchandiser - Assortment Planning Team

Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Merchandiser in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This role offers a chance to work closely with suppliers and the merchandising team, developing commercial range plans that resonate with customers. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for merchandising, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers flexible working arrangements, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for growth. Your journey towards a fulfilling career starts here!

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Inclusive culture and environment

£250 flexible benefits allowance

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Retail professional with merchandising experience and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and able to analyze and articulate findings.

Responsibilities

• Handle supplier and brand relationships while developing commercial range plans.
• Analyze historical performance and market trends to create effective plans.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Problem solving

Decision making

Time management

Job description

Internal use only – Grade H

About us.

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the role.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join The Very Group (across Fashion, Sports and Home). You’ll report directly into the Merchandiser for the area so lots of opportunity to further develop your skills.

Day to day you will be meeting and handling supplier and brand relationships, working closely with the buying and wider merchandising teams to develop commercial range plans suited to our customer. Analysing historical performance, market trends and competitor ranges to help create the best future plans.

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated, great attention to detail, has strong commercial acumen and a passion for data and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and some experience of merchandising.

About you.

We know that our expectations are high, as are our ambitions as a business, so we are aware that one candidate will not have all of the below experience.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

· A retail professional with Merchandising experience.

· Good knowledge of excel.

· Strong with numbers – able to produce, analyse and articulate findings from reports.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to establish relationships, internal & external - working cross functionally and collaboratively.

· Desire to understand the Very customer.

· Problem solving/critical thinking.

· Decision making skills.

· Ability to prioritise and manage workload.

· A great attitude and who is willing to learn.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 27days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be foundon our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one stage interview process for this position:

1st stage- A 60 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.