Concession Merchandising Assistant (Hybrid)

WHITE STUFF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in London Office

Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus 8

Volunteer days

50% discount

Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

White Stuff in London is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandiser in planning and trading concessions. You will think commercially to maximise sales and profit while minimising markdown, using a keen eye for detail and strong time management.

The role is hybrid with 3 days in the London Office; you will manage stock by channel, prepare weekly trade analysis, and collaborate across merchandising, operations and leadership teams to drive performance and learn from concession

Qualifications

• Currently working as an Assistant Merchandiser or a Senior MAA, ideally within the retail industry.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness with an understanding of consumer trends and competitors.
• Ability to proactively manage workload, prioritising and delegating when necessary.
• Communicate accurately, clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Supports Merchandiser in development of seasonal strategy by concession, which reflects company strategy and maximises department profit performance.
• Review the concessions weekly budgets under guidance of the Merchandiser.
• Support the Merchandiser in planning options for each concession - online and stores.
• Manage the allocation of right stock at the right time to each concession and store.
• Collate and produce weekly trade analysis for each concession to support in delivering maximum profit for the season, irrespective of fluctuating trends, retail climate and internal and external circumstances.
• Fortnightly trade catch up with each concession - maintain strong relationships, manage critical path and monitor ranking across the brands - making suggestions on how to improve.
• Update merchandising team and wider leadership team on concession lessons learnt which could improve sales across other channels.
• Management of stock by channel - drive sell through and profit.
• Manage despatch forecast with our DC team and each of the concessions.
• Manage daily despatch alongside the operations team, to ensure lines are enriched and compliance across the concessions.
• Manage promotions with concessions.
• Managing the enrichment critical path alongside the operations team.
• Supports Merchandiser with a weekly update to the leadership team regarding concessions trade.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Decision making

Tools

Excel

Job description

White Stuff in London is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandiser in planning and trading concessions. You will think commercially to maximise sales and profit while minimising markdown, using a keen eye for detail and strong time management.

The role is hybrid with 3 days in the London Office; you will manage stock by channel, prepare weekly trade analysis, and collaborate across merchandising, operations and leadership teams to drive performance and learn from concession