Assistant Merchandiser
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client at Burberry are currently looking for multiple Assistant Merchandisers to join their team in London on an initial 2 month contract.
They are looking for someone to start early May and are offering £100-£150 per day depending on experience.
They would need to be flex in terms of travel, including travel to Paris. Could be working across different categories, depending on our needs, across womens/ mens/ kids.The ideal candidate will have the below:* Previous experience in Fashion or Luxury or Buying or Merchandising * Previous experience in using Excel and Powerpoint * Genuine passion for Fashion, Trends, Brands, Creativity, Arts * Business mindset, analytical skills * Product sense * Attention to details * High EQ and communication skills * Pragmatic/ entrepreneurial mindset * Positive attitude, "can do" attitude, pro-active * Team player is fundamental
JOB PURPOSE To provide accurate and consistent administration support to the Merchandising team. RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage all PLM data entry * Prepare reports using excel for Merchandising team * Owning sample management process (Tracking & Ordering & Maintaining) * Conduct competitive analysis including Pricing Analysis * Partner with the Corporate Pricing team to understand price-bands across the three core currencies and report back findings to the Merchandising team; maintain data to support the price structure in PLM. * Organise and coordinate collection notes and buying guides. * Coordinate and support all administration duties relating to market training for the Merchandising team. * Deliver any ad hoc administration and assistant duties to ensure smooth running of the team. PERSONAL PROFILE * Passion for commerce/product. * Demonstrates commercial instinct. * Strong Analytical skills. * Retail maths skills. * Advanced skills in Excel.
If you feel this role would be the next step for you please either apply or send your updated CV
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Merchandiser roles across Carbon60 Global's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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