Assistant Merchandiser - Kidswear

ASDA; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser in Kidswear to analyze customer buying behaviors and optimize sales. The role involves working with suppliers and Buyers to deliver stylish products while being part of a collaborative team. The position offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package including a company bonus and well-being services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Inclusion networks for diversity

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Commercially aware and driven by financial success.
• Ability to interpret data to deliver business value.
• Self-starter with a creative problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze past buying behaviors and track sales performance.
• Work closely with suppliers and Buyers to agree on budgets.
• Build and execute a unique product proposition across channels.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Data interpretation

Agility

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Business or fashion degree

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Merchandiser - Kidswear

Location

George House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Allocation

Closing Date

28 May 2025

Right stock, right place, right time – it's a merchandising thing! It's all about the numbers; what you see, the decisions you take and how you impact that bottom line.

• Are you a business or fashion graduate looking to take your first step with an inspiring retailer?
• You may currently be working in fashion retail looking for a head office opportunity?
• Or an existing Merchandising Assistant looking to further your career?

Whatever your level of experience, we make the time to coach our talent and we take pride in progressing our teams.

The Role

As a Merchandising Assistant in this fast-moving environment, you'll be part of the team that builds and executes a unique George product proposition across all channels to meet our customers' needs and deliver commercial value.

Using data, you will analyse past buying behaviours of our customers and track and react to current sales performance of George products in our stores.

Working closely with suppliers and alongside our Buyers, you'll agree budgets and trading plans to optimise sales and deliver stylish and affordable pieces that inspire joy and bring a smile to our customers.

About You

• Commercially aware and driven by financial success.
• Ability to interpret data and focus on what will deliver value to the business.
• Agile, flexible, open to change and with a test-and-learn mindset, comfortable working at pace.
• Self-starter, happy taking accountability and creative in problem solving.
• Confident, inclusive and engaging in communication.

Everything you'll love

To balance collaboration and flexibility, Asda has a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Additional requirements may involve more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, plus discounts on various services and activities.
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. We want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.