Assistant Merchandiser
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job summary:
The Assistant Merchandiser will support the Merchandiser in running departments through maximizing sales and profit opportunities, while minimising markdown spend. Supporting the growth of the department through providing accurate analysis, commercial suggestions, and proactive trading suggestions.
The role:
- Support the Merchandiser to maximise the profitability of the ranges, the stores, and the digital business and to deliver in-season actions to maximise profit opportunities.
- Create and maintain an accurate intake and delivery schedule
- Complete weekly analysis of department, product, and store performance to establish trading patterns
- Ensure line cards are maintained on a weekly basis; propose rebuy dates and volumes required
- Identify best and worst sellers and make recommendations
- Provide relevant analytics to support commercial decisions, taking appropriate action to influence the achievement of business goals
- Manage MAA daily activity, workload and priorities and delegate effectively whilst creating learning opportunities
Key skills:
- Already an Assistant merchandiser or strong MAA looking for the next step up.
- Strong Excel skills, with a high-level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs.
- Some exposure to the WSSI/forecasting tools would be beneficial
- Some managerial experience would be desirable but not essential.
- NetSuite experience would be beneficial but not essential
Candidate qualities:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
- High level of accuracy
- Enthusiasm and determination to thrive in a fast-growing business.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Demonstrate logical analysis and positive problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated with a can-do attitude
Offered:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office bar and breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
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 CVUK'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 £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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