Entry Assistant Merchandiser

Trafford Park; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent role

Job summary

Michael Page in Manchester is seeking an Entry Assistant Merchandiser to support trading and merchandising across Marketplace and Concessions. You will analyse sales and stock, prepare reports, and help forecast trends to optimise availability and drive sales.

The role requires strong Excel skills, keen analytical ability, and excellent organizational and communication capabilities. Hybrid working and a permanent position based in Manchester are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and trends.
• High level Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day trading and merchandising of designated Marketplace and Concessions accounts, driving sales, availability and stock performance.
• Analyse sales, stock, availability, returns and sell-through to identify risks, opportunities and recommended trading actions.
• Produce regular trading and marketplace performance reports, highlighting sales performance, returns, markdown activity, stock health, bestsellers, slow sellers and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare accurate data and clear analysis to support seasonal planning, future buys, forecasting, range reviews, trading meetings and marketplace reporting.
• Maintain accurate merchandising trackers, range plans, stock files, critical paths and partner documents.
• Monitor stock availability and inventory health across marketplace channels, escalating risks and recommending actions to maximise sales opportunities.
• Work closely with Import Merchandising, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams on critical path management, delivery updates, intake visibility and stock movement communications.
• Coordinate product onboarding, launches and ongoing marketplace maintenance, ensuring product data, pricing, listings, attributes and account information are accurate, compliant and kept up to date.
• Monitor marketplace product status and launch performance, proactively resolving issues that may impact product visibility, availability or sales.
• Investigate and resolve trading and operational issues, including product listing errors, pricing discrepancies, stock availability issues, EAN/barcode queries, imagery concerns and partner platform rejections.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external marketplace partners, ensuring timely communication of trading performance, launches, stock risks and operational priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

As an Entry Assistant Merchandiser in Manchester, you'll play a key role in supporting the retail department by managing stock levels, analysing sales data, and helping to forecast trends. Your work will ensure smooth operations and contribute to the success of this industrial/manufacturing business.

Client Details

My client is a well-established apparel business based in Trafford Park, Manchester, with a strong presence across retail, e-commerce, and marketplace channels. Home to the growing apparel brands, the company offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on trend-led fashion and continued growth.

Description

Take ownership of the day-to-day trading and merchandising of designated Marketplace and Concessions accounts, working to help to drive sales, availability and stock performance.

Analyse sales, stock, availability, returns and sell-through to identify risks, opportunities and recommended trading actions.

Produce regular trading and marketplace performance reports, highlighting sales performance, returns, markdown activity, stock health, bestsellers, slow sellers and commercial opportunities.

Prepare accurate data and clear analysis to support seasonal planning, future buys, forecasting, range reviews, trading meetings and marketplace reporting.

Maintain accurate merchandising trackers, range plans, stock files, critical paths and partner documents.

Monitor stock availability and inventory health across marketplace channels, escalating risks and recommending actions to maximise sales opportunities.

Work closely with Import Merchandising, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams on critical path management, delivery updates, intake visibility and stock movement communications.

Coordinate product onboarding, launches and ongoing marketplace maintenance, ensuring product data, pricing, listings, attributes and account information are accurate, compliant and kept up to date.

Monitor marketplace product status and launch performance, proactively

resolving issues that may impact product visibility, availability or sales.

Investigate and resolve trading and operational issues, including product listing errors, pricing discrepancies, stock availability issues, EAN/barcode queries, imagery concerns and partner platform rejections.

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external marketplace partners, ensuring timely communication of trading performance, launches, stock risks and operational priorities.

Profile

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and trends.
• High level Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and X/VLOOKUP.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

A salary of £27,000 to £32,000, dependent on the level of experience. Hybrid working arrangements for greater flexibility. Permanent role based in Manchester.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Entry Assistant Merchandiser