Junior Branch Merchandiser - Accessorize

Monsoon; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Junior Channel Merchandiser at a leading retail company. In this role, you will leverage your merchandising experience and advanced Excel skills to analyze sales data, identify key trends, and support the merchandising team in maximizing sales. Your proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities will be essential in ensuring stock is allocated effectively and market feedback is addressed promptly. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall success of the business. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising experience with a proactive attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong numeracy to identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental reports and analyze sales data weekly.
• Work with the team to allocate stock and support sales processes.

Skills

Merchandising Experience

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Numeracy

Excel Skills

Time Management

Tools

Excel

MicroStrategy

Job description

What will you do as a Junior Channel Merchandiser?

1. Ensure all departmental, brand analysis and wider reports are accurately maintained (using Excel and MicroStrategy), produced and circulated on a weekly basis.
2. Use data analysis to identify and prioritise major sales drivers and highlight deficiencies such as best sellers, availability and option counts.
3. Work with the Merchandising team to ensure correct stock is allocated to support the product plans and customer demand.
4. Communicate with Regional Business Managers to ensure market feedback is reacted to swiftly.
5. Support the sale process (such as merchandising our sale outlets, creating international markdown lists, and preparing old season markdowns) to maximise sales, whilst protecting margin and profit.
6. Support the Senior Channel Merchandiser to ensure company and department information is communicated effectively to the team through weekly team meetings.
7. Coordinate with DC to release any held stock, investigate any order issues and organise returns.
8. Contribute to the trading critical path and maintain international feedback.
9. Attend store visits.

What you will need to succeed as a Junior Channel Merchandiser?

1. Proven merchandising experience with a proactive, can-do attitude.
2. High levels of numeracy and commercial drive to identify emerging opportunities, with advanced Excel skills.
3. Ability to identify key trends and emerging opportunities in line with market profiles.
4. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills – always focusing on solutions.
5. Ability to prioritise own workload and work under own initiative.
6. Confident and articulate communication, with an ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
7. Strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to multitask, cope with pressure and manage deadlines.