Luxury Merchandising Assistant — Hybrid Work & Growth

Harrods; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support planning and trading for the Harrods Collections Apparel and Fragrance department. You will work with the Merchandiser to improve sales, margin, and stock-turn through analysis and proactive trading actions.

You’ll assist in planning, collaborate with buying teams, and ensure smooth operations across the division. This is a hybrid role with a mix of on-site and home working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising, ideally within multi-brand or luxury retail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing in-season review documents and range plans in collaboration with buying colleagues.
• Monitor Open-To-Buy (OTB) spend, sales performance, and stock-turn, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Produce accurate weekly trade reports and provide actionable insights to improve trading outcomes.
• Manage receipts, clearance strategies, and aged stock, proposing solutions to optimise performance.
• Guide and support Merchandise Admin Assistants, deputising for the Merchandiser when required.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Excel

Communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harrods is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support planning and trading for the Harrods Collections Apparel and Fragrance department. You will work with the Merchandiser to improve sales, margin, and stock-turn through analysis and proactive trading actions.

You’ll assist in planning, collaborate with buying teams, and ensure smooth operations across the division. This is a hybrid role with a mix of on-site and home working.