Merchandising Assistant - Leeds

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

Job summary

A leading UK retailer in Leeds is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support the Cook & Dine category. You will analyze customer buying behaviors and collaborate with suppliers to optimize product sales while driving the financial success of the department. Candidates should possess a business or fashion degree, be commercially aware, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers an excellent benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and comprehensive wellbeing services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

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 to track sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze past buying behaviours and current sales performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and buyers to optimize sales.
• Execute merchandising strategies across channels.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Data interpretation

Agility and flexibility

Creative problem solving

Engaging communication

Education

Business or fashion degree

Job description

Merchandising Assistant - Leeds

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

Overview

Right stock, right place, right time – it's a merchandising thing! We're on the lookout for a

About the role

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.

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.

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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