Burberry Assistant, Global Merchandising (Soft Accessories)

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned luxury brand is searching for an Assistant to join their Global Merchandising team. This role focuses on developing the strategic vision for Soft Accessories, where you'll manage data entry and sales analysis using Excel. Candidates should have a passion for luxury products, strong analytical skills, and be adept at collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Experience in product merchandising within luxury brands is a plus. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in bringing product strategies to life.

Qualifications

• Passion for Accessories product with an understanding of the luxury market.
• Strong analytical and retail maths skills.
• Previous product merchandising experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze sales reports using Excel.
• Manage PLM data entry for delivery dates and pricing.
• Conduct competitive and pricing analysis.
• Own sample management process including tracking and ordering.
• Assist in preparing key documents for sales and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for a talented Assistant to join the Global Merchandising - Soft Accessories team. This role plays a key part in developing the strategic vision for this iconic category. In a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you'll help bring our product strategy to life, ensuring every piece reflects the craftsmanship and innovation that define Burberry. You will work closely with Merchandising and partnering across Sourcing, Planning, Product Development, and Design, our teams shape and manage the full lifecycle of our product ranges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and analyse sales reports at style, fabric, and colour level using Excel to inform future design development and seasonal range planning.
• Manage all PLM data entry to ensure delivery dates and multi-currency pricing are accurate; maintain data to support the price structure in PLM.
• Conduct competitive and pricing analysis to guide pricing architecture; partner with the corporate pricing team to understand price bands across core currencies and report findings to Merchandising.
• Own sample management process including tracking, ordering, and maintaining samples; organise and coordinate collection notes and buying guides.
• Assist in preparing and presenting key documents such as quarterly sales hindsight decks and global brand buy materials; support market training administration for the Merchandising team.
• Deliver ad hoc administrative support and collaborate with regional teams to ensure smooth operations and alignment across the business.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Passion for Accessories product with an understanding of the luxury market; demonstrates commercial instinct and strong taste level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong analytical and retail maths skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised, collaborative team player with the ability to present comfortably and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Previous product merchandising experience within a luxury brand is beneficial but not required; adaptable and eager to learn in a dynamic setting.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.