Merchandising Assistant - Cook & Dine

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leeds seeks a Merchandising Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will analyze customer buying behaviors and collaborate with suppliers to deliver inspiring product offerings. The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, have a background in business or fashion, and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with substantial benefits including a discretionary bonus, pension, and discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion retail or merchandising is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute merchandising propositions.
• Analyze customer buying behaviors.
• Work closely with suppliers and buyers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Data interpretation

Agility and flexibility

Creative problem solving

Engaging communication

Education

Business or fashion degree

Job description

Job Title

Merchandising Assistant - Cook & Dine

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Buying

Closing Date

19 December 2025

Right stock, right place, right time – it's a merchandising thing! We're on the lookout for a Merchandising Assistant on a 12 months FTC.

It's all about the numbers; what you see, the decisions you take and how you impact that bottom line. Are you a business or fashion graduate looking to take your first step with an inspiring retailer? You may currently be working in fashion retail looking for a head office opportunity? Or an existing Merchandising Assistant looking to further your career?

Whatever your level of experience, we make the time to coach our talent and we take pride in progressing our teams.

About the role

As a Merchandising Assistant for our Cook and Dine category, in this incredibly fast‑moving environment, you'll be part of the team that builds and executes a unique to George Home product proposition across all channels to meet our customers' needs and deliver commercial value.

Using data, you will analyse the past buying behaviours of our customers and then track and react to the current sales performance of George products in our stores.

You will also be working closely with suppliers and alongside our Buyers, you'll agree budgets and trading plans to optimise sales and deliver stylish and affordable pieces that have the power to inspire joy and bring an unexpected smile to our customers.

About You

Commercially aware and driven by financial success. Ability to interpret data and focus on what will deliver value to the business. Agile, flexible, open to change and with a test‑and‑learn mindset, comfortable working at pace. Self‑starter, happy taking accountability and creative in problem solving. Confident, inclusive and engaging in communication.

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.