Assistant Merchandiser

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days of leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Healthcare and pension

Job summary

A global retail company is seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser in Dublin. The role involves owning product sections, collaborating with teams to develop trend-led ranges, and managing stock levels to maximize sales. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience in merchandising, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include flexible working, healthcare, and relocation support for new team members moving to Dublin.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a Merchandising role equivalent to Assistant Merchandiser.
• Strong relationship builder with cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering sales, stock turn, and contribution budgets.
• Support in building a commercial and strategic range considering regional differences.
• Manage tools and reporting for strategic planning and conduct trading reviews.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Numerical abilities

Education

Qualification in fashion, analytical or commerce-related

Job description

Because your perspective shapes trends. Innovate, your way. Merchandising at Primark - help deliver our unique brand of retail by ensuring that the right product is in the right place at the right time!

What you’ll do as an Assistant Merchandiser:

As an Assistant Merchandiser at Primark, you’ll have ownership of your own sections and work with the Merchandising and Buying leadership teams. You’ll develop critical communication techniques on the job and, alongside your Merchandiser, you’ll develop and manage trend-led ranges that surprise and delight our customers.

This is your contribution to our commercial competitiveness and to delivering on our value proposition.

While supporting Primark as a global brand, you’ll also gain a deep understanding of our regional customers and use data and analytics to tailor ranges which will deliver for the different customers in all our global markets.

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day‑to‑day:

• Commercial Awareness: Assist the Merchandiser in the delivery of the sales, stock turn and contribution budgets
• Strategy and Planning: Support Merchandiser in building a commercial and strategic range which considers regional differences, and allows balance of newness, colour, price and product attributes, relevant to season and grades.
• Forecasting and Trading: Manage tools and reporting to review information and ensure that all aspects of strategic planning are met (including WSSIs, Line Projections, Option Planning and Budgeting). Conduct regular trading reviews with the Buying teams to maximise sales and manage stock levels.
• Product Knowledge: Develop a deep, broad knowledge of Primark product in multiple product areas. Consider factors such as past products and competitor analysis.

What You’ll Get:

The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first.

Some of our benefits are:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.

What You’ll Bring:

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• An experienced collaborator who’s worked in a Merchandising role for at least three years experience equivalent to Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Relevant qualification in a fashion, analytical or commerce-related subject, or equivalent experience.
• You will be a skilled communicator, and a strong relationship builder with experience managing stakeholders cross‑functionally.
• Strategically minded, with proficient numerical abilities and the ability to identify commercial opportunities.
• Proficient communication, engagement and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team based, deadline‑oriented environment. The ability to effectively manage complex tasks and multiple priorities.

Relocating to Dublin:

We’re building a truly global team in Dublin. You’ll find many reasons to relocate besides the career opportunity. Dublin is a friendly, vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has attracted businesses and people from all over the world. The social scene is legendary, and there’s lots going on if music, the arts or sport is your thing. The beautiful Irish countryside and coastline are on the doorstep too. Plus, Primark will offer relocation support to ensure your move to Dublin is an easy transition for you.

Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.