Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in Manchester is looking for a Senior Assistant Merchandiser. Responsibilities include monitoring sales performance, stock management, and data analysis. Candidates should have merchandising experience and strong analytical skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 and opportunities for growth in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Discount on company products

Convenient location

Responsibilities

• Monitor best and worst selling lines weekly.
• Assist in trading and planning by reporting to Merchandiser.
• Manage stock transfers and provide performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Experience or education in merchandising or retail

Job description

• Close to transport links
• Progression Opportunities

About Our Client

A Fantastic opportunity for an Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join a store & ecommerce retailer who sell stylish fashion in the Manchester area. As a business they have been trading for over 30 years, selling through a number of channels including, stores, outlets, concession and ecommerce. They benefit from their head office close to public transport.

Job Description

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis
• Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales
• Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
• Monitor and arrange Store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities
• Generating list of Bestsellers on a weekly basis
• Administer old and current stock for stores, and propose markdowns
• Creating and updating Stock Availability report for the Internet and present recommendations for needed actions,
• Monitoring warehouse activity to make sure appropriate inventory level is maintained
• Analysing product performance at section level, where expected sales is not achieved
• Managing stock returns into the business at the end of each season
• Providing store performance analysis, outlining best and worst performing stores,
• Uploading price changes into the system
• Setting up and updating Year to Date report, provide sales information about products

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Assistant Merchandiser should have:

• Experience or education in merchandising, retail, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £28000 to £30,000 per annum.
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Discount on company products.
• Convenient location in Bury, close to transport links.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in the Fashion industry.

If you are enthusiastic about advancing your career as an Assistant Merchandiser in Manchester, we encourage you to apply today