Merchandise Administration Assistant

Entertainer; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading toy retailer as an entry-level Merchandiser. This exciting role involves collaborating with the Buying team and managing a specific toy category. You'll enhance your analytical skills using Excel while contributing to sales forecasts and supporting in-season analysis. With a focus on organization and detail, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy fantastic benefits including generous holiday, a bonus scheme, and discounts, all while working in a fun, character-filled office. If you're passionate about toys and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Annual Bonus Scheme

Retail Trust & Virtual GP

Pension Salary Sacrifice

Flexible Pay Access

Generous Toy Discount

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

High Street Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Cover

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and experience with data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Update weekly sales, stock, and intake monitor for merchandising.
• Support Assistant Merchandiser with in-season analysis.
• Run daily reports and assist in documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel Skills

Retail Experience

Administration Experience

Numerical Analysis

Education

Buying & Merchandising Degree

Business Degree

Job description

Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?

Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!

This position is based at our Head Office. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic entry-level role in our Merchandising team at our Head Office in Amersham. The Merchandising team plays an integral role in our Commercial and Trading functions, planning, building, and trading our range. You will work in a team looking after a specific toy category and will liaise closely with the Buying team. Our team of Merchandising experts will also train and develop you to kick-start a successful career in Merchandising.

You will be super enthusiastic, great at communicating and have a passion for numbers, using your Excel skills to support the team with reports and analysis. You will also be comfortable working independently, managing your time well and dealing with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. It's also essential that you are very organised, with a keen eye for detail and deliver a high standard of work.

Skills & Experience

1. Previous retail or administration experience is an advantage.
2. Buying & Merchandising or Business degree is helpful but not essential.
3. Naturally good at dealing with numbers and data.
4. Familiar with Microsoft Office, including Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Updating the category weekly, sales, stock and intake monitor to assist Merchandising with departmental season forecast.
• Supporting the Assistant Merchandiser with in-season analysis.
• Running daily reports and supporting the team in compiling and running central documentation.
• Aid Assistant Merchandiser in range management from range plan creation to allocation planning.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Profile.

As an employee at The Entertainer your amazing benefits will include:

- Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)

- Annual Bonus scheme

- Retail Trust & Virtual GP

- Pension salary sacrifice

- Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream

- Generous toy discount

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- High Street and leisure discounts

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Life Cover

So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!