Merchandising Administration Assistant (Accessorize)

MONSOON; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fashion brand in London is seeking a Merchandising Administration Assistant to support their merchandising team. Responsibilities include managing delivery schedules, maintaining reports, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates should have experience in fashion retail and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous employee benefits including a staff discount and additional holiday options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday, with options to purchase more

Bonus day off after 6 months

Automatic enrollment in pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Early finish on Fridays

Staff discount of up to 50%

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience as a Merchandising Administration Assistant, preferably in fashion retail.
• Ability to manage and allocate a high volume of deliveries.
• Strong PC skills and effective communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the team for effective management.
• Maintain and circulate brand analysis reports weekly.
• Monitor and analyze deliveries to meet business needs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Time management

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Team player

Tools

Excel

Business Objects

Job description

Hours / Duration:

37.5 hours per week

Accessorize is an exciting and ethical fashion brand. Our story began with one man and his vision that started on a hippy commune in Ibiza in 1970, and finished with an overland trip east through Afghanistan and India. Now based in West London, we create vibrant products and share endless discovery. We are proud of our values and ethics, which are integral to our way of working.

We’re excited to be looking for a Merchandising Administration Assistant to join our Accessorize Merchandising team. We seek individuals with analytical minds who have an interest in fashion and retail. You will join a team of Merchandisers and Buyers, gaining essential logical and commercial skills to become a future Merchandiser.

What will you do as a Merchandising Administration Assistant?

1. Communicate daily with the team, ensuring effective management of the critical path.
2. Maintain and circulate departmental, brand analysis, and wider reports weekly using Excel and Business Objects.
3. Monitor and analyze deliveries to meet business needs.
4. Chase and amend orders to ensure accurate delivery schedules.
5. Provide administrative support to the merchandising team when needed.
6. Stay aware of current brand issues and their impact, proposing creative solutions.
7. Manage and allocate a high volume of deliveries.
8. Ensure all allocations are completed on time.
9. Lead process improvements and implementations.

What do you need to succeed?

1. Experience as a Merchandising Administration Assistant, preferably in fashion retail.
2. Proven ability to manage and allocate deliveries.
3. Experience handling a large number of SKUs.
4. Ability to work with suppliers, solve problems, and focus on solutions.
5. Excellent time management and administrative skills.
6. Strong communication skills at all levels.
7. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to develop.
8. Team player supporting colleagues.
9. Excellent PC skills with attention to detail.
10. Confident communicator capable of building relationships.
11. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
12. Ability to support and lead junior team members.

What will we offer?

1. Competitive salary.
2. 23 days holiday, with options to purchase more.
3. Bonus day off after 6 months.
4. Automatic enrollment in a pension scheme after 3 months.
5. Life assurance (subject to pension scheme participation).
6. Flexible working arrangements.
7. Early finish on Fridays.
8. Staff discount of up to 50%.
9. Interest-free season ticket loans.
10. Additional discounts (e.g., Westfield, Taste card).

If you feel you are the right fit, apply today. At Monsoon Accessorize, we care about how we do things as much as what we do. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to consider flexible working requests. We also provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.