Junior Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company benefits

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting a Junior Merchandiser for its central London operation. The role supports the Merchandiser in developing seasonal category strategies across menswear, womenswear, and accessories, with a focus on stock availability and opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a fashion retail background, strong Excel and WSSI skills, and excellent negotiation and communication abilities. Hybrid working and company benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser in fashion retail.
• Strong apparel and outerwear own-brand experience.
• Excellent Excel skills and WSSI knowledge.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser with driving seasonal category strategies.
• Deliver category performance objectives in line with growth strategy.
• Maximise sales and profit for brands while minimising markdowns.
• Manage WSSIs, optimise stock availability and identify stock/opportunity risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Advanced Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

WSSI

Job description

Junior Merchandiser - High Street Retailer

Central London

Hybrid working + company benefits

An established high street retailer known internationally for its menswear, womenswear, childrenswear and accessories ranges is currently recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser with strong apparel and outerwear own brand experience to join it's established buying and merchandising team.

As a Junior Merchandiser your main responsibility is to support the Merchandiser with driving seasonal category strategies and delivering category performance objectives in-line with the retailer's growth strategy, maximise and drive sales and profit for the brands whilst minimising markdown spend. You will be responsible for managing the departments' WSSIs, optimising stock availability, and identifying sales and stock opportunities and risk. You will be a key part of the merchandising team and will report directly to the Merchandiser.

The ideal candidate will be at Senior Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser level working for a fashion retailer, brand or online retailer. Demonstrating excellent negotiation, presentation, numerical, analytical, communication (written & verbal) skills and the ability to work with internal departments and external suppliers. You must have excellent I.T skills using Microsoft Office with advanced Excel and WSSI.

This is an exciting opportunity to join merchandising team of a market leading high street retailer. In return you will be rewarded with career progression, hybrid working and collaborative working environment!

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