Assistant Merchandiser

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible working

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

Job summary

Primark in Dublin seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to own sections, collaborate with Merchandising and Buying leadership, and help develop trend-led ranges that delight customers. You’ll build communication skills and contribute to sales, stock turn and budgets.

Relocation to Dublin is supported; you’ll gain insight into regional customers, use data analytics to tailor ranges across markets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to shape Primark’s seasonal assortments across markets.

Qualifications

• Three years' merchandising experience or equivalent at Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Relevant qualification in fashion, analytics or commerce, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Numerical acuity with ability to identify commercial opportunities.
• Proficient presentation and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Merchandiser in delivering sales, stock turn and budget targets.
• Support range strategy considering regional differences and seasonality.
• Manage forecasting and trading tools; conduct regular trading reviews with Buying teams.
• Develop product knowledge and conduct competitor analysis.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Numerical abilities

Presentation skills

Education

Fashion/Analytics/Commerce degree

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 word. 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.

Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and skilled professionals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.