Merchandise Admin Assistant

REGATTA; Urmston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

25 days annual leave

Staff discount

Job summary

Regatta Group is recruiting a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join the Merchandising team in the UK. You will support stock availability, assist in report building, and work closely with the team and other departments to drive merchandising accuracy and sales.

The role emphasises attention to detail, data-driven decision making, and strong communication skills to support Regatta's UK and European stores and partners.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in working with Data and Analytics.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure customers can find products by supporting stock availability across the retail network.
• Support successful trading through accurate administration and reporting.
• Contribute to sales performance by helping manage stock and identify opportunities.
• Assist in delivering a great customer experience by keeping stores stocked with the right products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analytics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

A level or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Merch planning systems

Job description

Do you love working with numbers and data?

Would you enjoy influencing what products our customers see in stores across the UK and Europe?

Are you looking to kick-start a career in merchandising with some of the UK's leading outdoor brands?

If so, we have a brilliant opportunity for a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join our Merchandising team here at the Regatta Group.

You will pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy. Working closely with your immediate team and wider departments you will have excellent relationship building skills and will provide support on general admin tasks through to report building.

The Impact you will have in this role is:

• Help ensure our customers can find the products they want by supporting stock availability across our retail network.


• Play a key role in supporting the successful trading of our brands through accurate administration and attention to detail.


• Contribute to sales performance by helping the team manage stock effectively and identify opportunities.


• Support the delivery of a great customer experience by helping keep stores stocked with the right products.


• Work closely with colleagues across the business to help drive the success and growth of our retail channels.


• Become an important part of a merchandising team that supports our global network of stores, pop-ups and concession partners.

A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.

As our future Retail Merchandising Admin Assistant, you will have:

• A Buying & Merch degree would be useful but is not essential for this role, so don't be put off from applying if you have other relevant experience, training will be provided and this is an entry level role


• Education to A level or equivalent including a Grade 4/C and above GCSE math's


• Relevant retail experience in store is desirable


• Basic knowledge of Merchandising


• Ability to communicate effectively both 1-2-1 and in larger groups


• A can-do approach to problem solving


• Excellent attention to detail


• Good interpersonal and communication skills


• Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask


• Interest in working with Data and Analytics


• Proactive desire to learn

Systems knowledge we are looking for:

• Microsoft package - In Particular Excel and Word


• Some knowledge of planning and merch systems would be advantageous


• Familiarity with data analytics solutions

We can offer you:

• Profit Share Bonus: Enjoy a discretionary bonus based on the company's success.


• Future-Proof Pension: Secure your retirement with our comprehensive pension plan.


• Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement


• Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.


• Buy More Leave: Buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year


• Continual development: Comprehensive training and development, including bitesize learning, apprenticeship courses, and ongoing opportunities to grow your career


• Exclusive Discounts: Get special discounts across all our brands.


• Perks at Your Fingertips: Access a variety of benefits through our company website.


• Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave after 2 years of service.


• Celebrate You: Take advantage of birthday hours to celebrate your special day.


• Wellness Walks: Join company walks to stay active and connect with colleagues.


• Inspiring Workspace: Work in a state-of-the-art Head Office environment.


• Volunteer Day: Enjoy a paid day off to give back to your community.


• Hassle-Free Parking: Free, secure on-site parking for all employees.


• Delicious Dining: Enjoy meals at our subsidized canteen, featuring Starbucks coffee.


• Cycle to Work: Save on travel with our cycle-to-work scheme.


• Fitness Perks: Access discounted gym memberships at various locations, along with access to our onsite fitness suite and wellbeing room.


• Convenient Facilities: Freshen up with our on-site shower facilities, complete with hairdryers and straighteners.

Our Regatta Family:

The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.

It's a friendly, supportive family business - a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences our customers really appreciate.

The thing we all have in common, is that we share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Our investment in the environment:

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Regatta Group, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Take the leap-join us in making a difference, both for our team and the world around us!

Profit share bonus, 25 Days annual leave increasing with service, Pension, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity, Free on site parking, Staff discount