Temporary Assistant Merchandiser- Footwear Brand

Office Angels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury footwear brand is seeking a temporary Assistant Merchandiser in London. This role involves overseeing seasonal allocations, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting sales strategies. Candidates should have merchandising experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a dynamic setting. The company values diversity and inclusivity in its workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or relevant merchandising admin experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing seasonal SKU allocation and managing replenishment.
• Conducting weekly performance analysis.
• Forecasting sales and stock levels.
• Monitoring sales performance and identifying opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Numeracy and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experience Merchandising Admin Assistant looking to gain more experience?

Do you love all things fashion and footwear?

Our client, a luxury footwear brand based in Notting Hill is on the lookout for a temporary Assistant Merchandiser to join their team in their head office. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment and gain fantastic experience! As an Assistant Merchandiser, your contributions will directly impact their sales and inventory strategy.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing seasonal allocation of new SKUs and managing daily/weekly replenishment to stores and e-commerce platforms to optimise sales.
• Conducting weekly analysis of store and e-commerce performance to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable strategies.
• Coordinating store delivery schedules to ensure cost‑efficient replenishments from the Warehouse.
• Building and nurturing relationships with stores to understand demand and uncover missed sales opportunities.
• Forecasting sales and stock levels to meet departmental goals and maximise profit margins.
• Supporting the creation of seasonal sales and range plans in collaboration with the Design team.
• Monitoring sales performance and identifying potential opportunities and risks.
• Running sales reports and assisting in analysis to drive informed decision‑making.
• Managing purchase orders efficiently.

Who You Are:

• Previous experience as a Assistant Merchandiser or an experience Merchandising Admin Assistant looking for the next step in their career.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with a knack for working with data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and Pivot tables.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.