Assistant Merchandiser - Non Fashion

HERMES; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermès is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for its Retail Merchandising Team in London. This role will enhance the client experience by curating tailored product assortments and requires collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and have a passion for merchandising, with experience in reporting tasks and stock management. This 18-month fixed-term contract offers flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Merchandising is essential.
• Applicants must possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting and support trade review preparations.
• Analyze sales and stock performance and provide recommendations.
• Support managing seasonal lifecycles of products.

Skills

Team player

Analytical

Organized

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem solver

Strong numerical skills

Strong IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

"A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 23,200 people worldwide. Driven by its entrepreneurial spirit and high standards, Hermès fosters individual autonomy through responsible management. The company maintains exceptional craftsmanship through strong territorial roots, respecting people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers support the house's creativity, with collections presented in nearly 300 stores globally.

Hermès GB Limited is a subsidiary of Hermès International, based in Paris, with over 250 employees across London and ten stores in cities such as London, Dublin, Glasgow, and Manchester.

Hermès is a wonderful place to work, emphasizing close relationships, humility, and team success. The company values excellence, goodwill, personal achievement, commitment, passion, and continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Our DNA comprises People, Passion, Personality, and our Product.

We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a professional eager to join a close-knit team within a dynamic organization. We are recruiting an Assistant Merchandiser for our Retail Merchandising Team, supporting Non-Fashion métiers including Leathergoods, Hard Luxury, and Lifestyle.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role requires five days in our Mayfair office, with flexible working options and up to 20 WFH days per year, subject to approval.

Key Responsibilities

The Retail Merchandising department aims to enhance the client experience by offering tailored product assortments for each store, ensuring sustainable growth through collaboration with various teams including Demand & Supply Planning, Visual Merchandising, and E-Commerce, as well as headquarters in Paris.

Market and Metier Knowledge

• Manage reporting (weekly, monthly, ad-hoc), support trade review preparations
• Analyze sales and stock performance, provide recommendations, and follow up
• Assist in buying tasks and business reviews

Product Animation

• Support managing seasonal lifecycles of métiers
• Monitor deliveries and coordinate product launches
• Collaborate on stock allocation and product visibility in stores and online
• Assist in project management for animations and events
• Build relationships with store teams, Visual Merchandising, and others

Stock Management

• Support replenishment updates with Demand & Supply Planning
• Monitor stock coverage and support delivery updates

Additional Notes

Applicants must have valid work authorization; Hermès does not sponsor visas.

Key Competencies

• Experience in Merchandising
• Team player, adaptable, interpersonal skills
• Analytical, organized, detail-oriented
• Proactive problem solver
• Strong numerical and IT skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint