Merchandising Assistant

Luneia Brands | Beauty & Wellness UK Distributor; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing beauty company in London is seeking a proactive Merchandising Assistant to support product management and supplier relations. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in retail, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This full-time hybrid position offers a salary of £25,000 - £30,000, 24 days of holiday, and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday off

Private pension scheme

Generous employee discount

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a retail or wholesale environment.
• Excellent planning skills and highly numerate.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative tasks related to purchase orders.
• Manage the product journey and ensure deadlines are met.
• Accurately input and maintain product information and orders.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and external partners.
• Manage product samples for retail testers and marketing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Market awareness

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

Company Description

Based in London, Luneia Brands is a leading distributor and growth partner for international beauty & wellness brands looking to enter the UK market. They serve as in-country brand managers, overseeing sales, marketing, and operations to supercharge brand growth. With a focus on major retail partners, Luneia Brands is dedicated to expanding brand presence in the UK market.

Role Description

We are looking for a proactive & detailed Merchandising Assistant to join our rapidly growing beauty business. This is an integral and highly analytical role, providing essential support to our dynamic team. You will be at the heart of the product life-cycle, from concept to customer, in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in London.

Responsibilities

• Order management: Oversee all administrative tasks related to both inbound and outbound purchase orders, ensuring products are delivered on time.
• Critical path management: Be the guardian of the product journey, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Data management: Accurately input and maintain product information, prices, and orders in our internal systems.
• Supplier Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and external partners, acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communications.
• Sample Management: Proactively manage all product samples for retail testers, photoshoots, and marketing purposes.
• Market Awareness: Stay on top of industry trends by conducting competitor research and sharing insights with the team to support product development.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in the beauty and wellness industry. As this is a predominantly remote role, you will be used to adapting your communication style and methods to ensure you remain up to date on the needs of the business.

You have one to two years of experience in a retail or wholesale environment, ideally in a similar administrative or analytical role.

You possess excellent planning skills and are highly numerate, with a keen eye for detail. You are comfortable working with spreadsheets and interpreting data - experience with Google Sheets is preferred.

You are an excellent communicator, able to build rapport with internal and external partners.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage your own workload, and are a natural team player.

What We Offer

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Benefits: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, a private pension scheme, and a generous employee discount.

Growth: A clear personal development plan to help you learn and progress.

Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and diverse work environment focused on your wellbeing

Interview process

1. Virtual meeting with Merchandise Manager to talk through CV and experience, as well as competency based interview questions.
2. Data test and opportunity to ask further questions.
3. Final interview with Directors.