Assistant Merchandiser, Own Brand

OFFICE; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OFFICE is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for their London team. The role involves supporting the merchandising team with trading and planning future ranges while maximizing sales potential across all stores. An ideal candidate should have at least 18 months of retail merchandising experience and strong analytical skills. Join a passionate team that emphasizes learning and development.

Benefits

Flexi-hours

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme access

Contribution towards eye tests and eyewear

23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Staff discount

L&D Development programmes

Travel card loan

Breakfast provided

Monthly office socials

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience in Merchandising at retail Head Office.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandising team in trading and planning future ranges.
• Produce and analyze reports to support the team.
• Full ownership of allocations and stock distribution.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Commercial mindset

Teamworking

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Assistant Merchandiser, Own Brand, London

Client: OFFICE

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

-

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0d480b787efc

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Profile:

OFFICE London is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our team. The main purpose of the position is to support the Merchandising team across Ladies and Men’s MTO by trading the department and planning future ranges. The Assistant Merchandiser will have full ownership of allocations and distribution on the department, maximising sales potential of all stores and the web. They will also support, develop, and train the allocator on the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Merchandising team trading the department – full control of forecasting sales, updating and managing linecards, placing repeats, and planning markdowns
• Support Merchandising team planning future ranges – full control of forecasting sales and range planning with Buying team to maximise sales opportunities
• Produce and analyse daily and weekly reports to support Merchandising team
• Full ownership of all allocations and distribution on department
• Work closely with stores to ensure stock packages maximise sales potential and that stores are not overstocked, focusing on flagship stores, German stores, the website, and concessions
• Plan options by grade to ensure stores don’t get over-optioned
• Manage weekly intake on department
• Support, develop, and train the allocator to ensure they meet department and individual objectives
• Present figures, provide information, and contribute in meetings
• Ad hoc analysis

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 18 months experience working in Merchandising at a retail Head Office
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Commercial and strategic mindset
• Dynamic and proactive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Teamworking skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good leadership skills

What we are offering you:

We’re passionate about our products at OFFICE. We have an amazing team that contributes to our success. We recognize our employees' hard work and encourage Learning & Development across all functions. We want like-minded people to join us, strive to be the best, and provide a platform to do so!

Some of our perks include:

• Flexi-hours
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme through the Retail Trust
• Contribution towards eye tests and eyewear
• 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing after two years of continuous service
• Staff discount
• L&D Development programmes with our Partner; The Fashion Retail Academy
• Travel card loan
• Breakfast on us
• Monthly office socials