Senior Assistant Merchandiser: Lead Trading & Range Planning

OFFICE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser located in London, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will take ownership of trading the department, forecast sales, and manage allocations and distributions to maximize sales potential. They will also support and train team members in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in retail and proven leadership skills. Interested applicants should possess excellent analytical and Excel skills for effective reporting and strategy development.

Qualifications

• Must be an existing Assistant Merchandiser working in a retail Head Office.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills required.
• Dynamic and proactive with good leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of trading the department and forecasting sales.
• Plan markdowns and manage linecards effectively.
• Produce and analyze daily and weekly reports for the team.
• Support the allocator in achieving departmental objectives.

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Advanced level Excel skills

Commercial and Strategic

Dynamic and proactive

Good communication skills

Team working skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Good leadership skills

Education

Existing Assistant Merchandiser experience

Job description

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser located in London, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will take ownership of trading the department, forecast sales, and manage allocations and distributions to maximize sales potential. They will also support and train team members in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in retail and proven leadership skills. Interested applicants should possess excellent analytical and Excel skills for effective reporting and strategy development.