Assistant Merchandiser, Branch

Reiss; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 65% employee discount

Access to exclusive sample sales

Enhanced parental leave policies

Electric Vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work programme

Season ticket travel loan

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support stock management across channels, maximize sales, and minimize markdowns. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, analytical, and proficient in Excel. They will collaborate with the Merchandising and Retail teams and assist in coaching Trainee Merchandisers. This role offers a competitive salary, employee discounts, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Eager to learn in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Passionate about product and motivated for development.

Responsibilities

• Support stock management to maximize sales and minimize markdowns.
• Review seasonal grading and identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyze sales to identify trends and inform decisions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Proficient in Excel

Collaborative

Proactive

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser, Branch – Reiss

We’re looking for a highly organised and commercially aware Assistant Merchandiser to join our Branch Merchandising team. In this role you will support the trading and stock management of the Reiss estate across all omni‑channels, ensuring sales are optimised, markdowns are minimised and stock is in the right place at the right time. You will work closely with Merchandising, Buying and Retail teams, analysing performance, planning allocations and supporting new store and expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their merchandising career within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Who you are

• A detail‑oriented and analytical individual with a commercial mindset.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and confident handling data to drive trading decisions.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across departments.
• Proactive, solution‑focused and eager to learn in a fast‑moving retail environment.
• Passionate about product and motivated to develop within a growing merchandising team.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the in‑season trading and stock management process across all channels to maximise sales and minimise markdowns.
• Reviewing seasonal grading at store and market level, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Assisting with allocations, replenishment planning, and ensuring stock levels reflect sales performance.
• Analysing sales and size performance to identify trends and inform trading actions.
• Monitoring store and online performance, ensuring product is in the right place at the right time.
• Coordinating intake, recalls and transfers to support trade and product launches.
• Preparing and maintaining reports to support effective decision‑making.
• Collaborating with the wider Merchandising and Retail teams to support trading strategies and store performance.
• Assisting in the coaching and development of our Trainee Merchandisers, contributing to a high‑performing branch function.

What we’ll do for you

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Assistant Merchandiser, don’t miss out – apply now!

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.