Retail Merchandising Assistant

Regatta Ltd; Urmston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Annual Leave

Buy More Leave

Exclusive Discounts

Perks at Your Fingertips

Loyalty Rewards

Family Support

Birthday hours

Wellness Walks

Inspiring Workspace

Volunteer Day

Hassle-Free Parking

Canteen meals

Job summary

Regatta Group is seeking an experienced Retail Assistant Merchandiser to drive stock management, analyse performance data, and support profitable sales across our growing retail business. You will own category analysis, range plans, stock flow, and replenishment, while collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to ensure timely execution.

We value data-driven decision making, strong stakeholder relationships, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in retail merchandising.
• Minimum one year's experience as Senior Assistant Merchandiser.
• Good understanding of merchandising best practice and supply chain basics.
• Experience working with data and analytics to support business decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, can-do approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Produce category performance analysis and recommendations to maximise sales and profitability.
• Create and maintain range plans in line with merchandising strategy.
• Manage stock intake and stock exit plans across your area.
• Monitor stock performance and take action to optimise sales and availability.
• Manage replenishment settings and ensure stock is turned on and off appropriately throughout the season.
• Analyse sales and stock performance and recommend changes to range plans and orders.
• Prepare weekly trading information to support forecasting and planning decisions.
• Oversee the distribution of weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Produce analysis on promotions and products to support informed decision-making.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues and delays.
• Build strong relationships with operational and supply chain teams to ensure plans are executed effectively.
• Support the wider Merchandising team and deputise for the Merchandiser when required.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Retail Merchandising Assistant ready for your next challenge?

Looking for a role where you can take ownership of stock management, analyse performance data and help drive profitable sales across a growing retail business?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team!

The Impact you will have in this role is:

• Produce category performance analysis and make recommendations to maximise sales and profitability.
• Create and maintain range plans in line with merchandising strategy.
• Manage store grading, stock intake and stock exit plans across your area.
• Monitor stock performance and take action to optimise sales and availability.
• Manage replenishment settings and ensure stock is turned on and off appropriately throughout the season.
• Analyse sales and stock performance and recommend changes to range plans and orders.
• Prepare weekly trading information to support forecasting and planning decisions.
• Oversee the distribution of weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Produce analysis on promotions and products to support informed decision-making.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues and delays.
• Build strong relationships with operational and supply chain teams to ensure plans are executed effectively.
• Support the wider Merchandising team and deputise for the Merchandiser when required.

A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.

As our future Retail Assistant Merchandiser you will have:

• At least 2 year experience in Retail merchandising experience
• A minimum of one year's experience as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser
• A good understanding of merchandising best practice.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Experience working with data and analytics to support business decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, can-do approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

We can offer you:

• Profit Share Bonus: Enjoy a discretionary bonus based on the company's success.
• Future-Proof Pension: Secure your retirement with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement
• Buy More Leave: Buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year
• Exclusive Discounts: Get special discounts across all our brands.
• Perks at Your Fingertips: Access a variety of benefits through our company website.
• Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
• Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes after 2 years of service.
• Celebrate You: Take advantage of birthday hours to celebrate your special day.
• Wellness Walks: Join company walks to stay active and connect with colleagues.
• Inspiring Workspace: Work in a state-of-the-art Head Office environment.
• Volunteer Day: Enjoy a paid day off to give back to your community.
• Hassle-Free Parking: Free, secure on-site parking for all employees.
• Delicious Dining: Enjoy meals at our subsidized canteen, featuring Starbucks coffee.
• Cycle to Work: Save on travel with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Fitness Perks: Access discounted gym memberships at various locations.
• Convenient Facilities: Freshen up with our on-site shower facilities, complete with hairdryers and straighteners.

The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.

It’s a friendly, supportive family business - a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences our customers really appreciate.

Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Our investment in the environment:

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Regatta Group, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Take the leap-join us in making a difference, both for our team and the world around us!