Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion

Page Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Staff discount

Early finish on Fridays

Permanent position with growth

Job summary

Page Personnel in the West Midlands (Birmingham area) is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to trade and plan a subcategory, collaborate with the Buying team on the critical path, and sustain strong supplier relationships. The role includes identifying sales and stock opportunities and supporting the Merchandiser and Merchandise Assistant, with the Merchandiser role to deputise when needed.

The successful applicant will have merchandising experience, be IT literate with Excel, a team player, an

Qualifications

• Previous Merchandising experience required.
• IT literate and confident user of Excel formulae.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communicator.
• Numerical and methodical approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Trading and planning your own subcategory area of product.
• Work with the Buying team to manage the critical path.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Identify sales/stock opportunities and threats through line reporting and analysis.
• Maximise the availability of core lines.
• Support the Merchandiser in preparing for meetings and presentations.
• Support and direction to the Merchandise Assistant.
• Deputise for the Merchandiser as required.

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area are looking for a talented individual to join and support the merchandising team. The company continues to design and develop products for a broad range of consumers, seeking to bring the correct look and fit customers of all ages they utilising the highest quality fabrics and raw materials to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well.

Job Description

• Trading and planning your own subcategory area of product.
• Work with the Buying team to manage the critical path.
• Maintain good working relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Identify sales/stock opportunities and threats through line reporting and analysis.
• Maximise the availability of core lines.
• Support the Merchandiser in preparing for meetings and presentations.
• Support and direction to the Merchandise Assistant
• Deputise for the Merchandiser as required.

The Successful Applicant

Previous Merchandising experience requiredIT literate and confident user of Excel formulaeAbility to work as part of a teamExcellent communicatorNumerical and methodical approachAttention to detailWorks well under pressure

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,2000 - £32,800 per annum.
• Free parking and close proximity to transport links in Birmingham.
• Generous staff discount on products.
• Early finish on Fridays to promote work-life balance.
• Permanent position with growth opportunities in the retail industry.