Trainee Merchandiser, Womenswear

Reiss Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trainee Merchandiser to support the Womenswear Merchandising team. This role involves administrative tasks, stock management, and collaboration with Product Developers and Designers to enhance the Reiss Brand. Ideal for those with a keen interest in merchandising and retail.

Qualifications

• Work experience in merchandising is desirable but not essential.
• Previous retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the merchandising team.
• Managing stock allocations and analyzing sales trends.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Retail Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

What's the role about?


We are looking for talented Trainee Merchandiser, to join our Womenswear Merchandising team, supporting with admin tasks. As well as working alongside our Merchandising team, you will collaborate with our creative Product Developers and Designers to deliver balanced and exciting ranges for all areas of the Reiss Brand. Based at our Head Office, our Merchandise department will make a number of commercially analytical recommendations & decisions.

What you'll be doing

• You will be providing administrative support to the merchandising team by actively analyzing sales trends, monitoring deliveries and maintaining stock levels
• Managing stock allocations from the warehouse whilst taking into consideration product type, store performance and timing
• Raising and keeping track of all purchase orders
• Analyzing and reviewing the performance of different ranges to conduct price analysis and best seller reports
• Liaising with suppliers on a weekly basis to ensure deliveries are on time and effectively communicate changes to buying and merchandising teams

Who you are

• Work experience in merchandising is desirable but not essential
• Previous retail experience is preferred
• Excellent administration skills and experience working with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Well organized with time management skills
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills