Retail & Fashion / Merchandising Assistant Merchandiser

Success Talent; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retail company in Bury is searching for an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join their growing team. In this role, you will handle trading reports, monitor stock performance, and support inventory management. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in Allocation and Merchandising, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate a commercial mindset. This position offers a salary of £28,000–£30,000 plus benefits, including 22 days of holiday and a Christmas bonus.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Christmas bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Allocation and Merchandising.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Permanent full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Update weekly trading reports and summaries for senior leadership.
• Monitor best & worst sellers and manage WSSI for reforecasting.
• Handle store transfers and stock availability reports.
• Liaise with warehouse to maintain inventory levels.
• Analyse product and store performance.

Skills

Allocation and Merchandising experience

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial mindset

Confident communication

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser – Fashion Retail | Bury | £28,000–£30,000 + Benefits

Join a growing womenswear brand where your impact will be seen and valued!

Looking for an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join a dynamic team based in modern head office in Bury. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a successful multichannel retailer producing stylish ladies’ fashion for the 45+ market.

Why You’ll Love It

• Fast‑growing team – Merchandising team has doubled in size over the last 2.5 years.
• Modern offices – Newly refurbished HQ with buyers, designers, tech, marketing & merch all under one roof.
• Flexibility – 40‑hour week with core hours 10am–3pm, early Friday finish at 2pm.
• Exposure & Growth – A business where you can shine quickly and get involved in more.
• Perks – 22 days holiday + bank holidays, Christmas bonus.

What You’ll Do

• Update weekly trading reports and summaries for senior leadership.
• Monitor best & worst sellers, manage WSSI for reforecasting.
• Handle store transfers, stock availability reports, and markdown proposals.
• Liaise with warehouse to maintain inventory levels.
• Analyse product and store performance, action stock movements.
• Step up in trade meetings during Senior Merch absence.
• Support allocation when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Allocation and Merchandising experience (2+ years).
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.
• Commercial mindset, highly organised, and able to multitask.
• Confident communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Permanent full right to work in the UK.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team where your talent gets noticed!

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary and package.

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