Senior Assistant Merchandiser - LOOKFANTASTIC

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce leader in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser. This role involves driving brand performance, managing stock health, and supporting the Merchandise Administration Assistant. The ideal candidate has a minimum of one year's experience in a similar role, excellent Excel skills, and is solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits package includes enhanced leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to on-site gym

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Virtual appointments with in-house GP

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience at Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Highly numerate, analytical and competent working with large volumes of data.
• Solution oriented with a focus on proactively managing risk and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive brand performance by recommending rebuys.
• Manage stock health closely with buying and marketing.
• Support the Merchandise Administration Assistant.
• Attend brand meetings to build relationships.

Skills

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. THG Beauty and THG Nutrition, with brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty, form our two core businesses. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you’ll go further, faster. Life at THG Beauty focuses on a customer-centric, fast-paced environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Responsibilities

• Drive brand performance by recommending rebuys to ensure best sellers reach full potential with consistent stock availability.
• Manage stock health by working closely with buying and marketing counterparts to drive sales and optimise the range.
• Support the Merchandise Administration Assistant to manage the order and delivery critical path, helping to resolve inbound delivery issues and escalating opportunities and risks to your manager.
• Attend brand meetings and build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with buying counterparts and peers cross-functionally.
• Play a central role in the development of the Merchandise Administration Assistant.
• Support the Merchandiser and Head of Merchandising with Excel reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to adapt plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the confidence and ability to converse and present to all levels within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience at Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and proficient in using Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Highly numerate, analytical and competent working with large volumes of data, using this to make informed decisions.
• Solution oriented with a focus on proactively managing risk and opportunities.

Company & Benefits

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
• Enhanced Leave
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Don't want to work on your birthday? You can take the day off on us.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
  • Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
  • Buy back up to 3 days each year.
  • Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.
• Wellbeing Support
  • Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
  • Access our in-house CBT therapist.
  • Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
  • State-of-the-art on-site gym.
  • Access to our on-site physio.
• Other Perks
  • Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
  • Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
  • On-site staff shop.
  • Access to on-site barber.
  • Refer someone who would be perfect for THG and receive up to £1000 when they pass probation.