Assistant Merchandiser Kidswear (6 months FTC)

Matalan; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for Kidswear. In this role, you will review sales, stock, and markdown levels, assisting in the preparation of seasonal budgets and ensuring an exciting product offer. You'll also coach Trainees to manage intake effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in merchandising within a fashion or retail environment and possess exceptional commercial awareness and analytical skills. A range of benefits, including a staff discount and career development opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform

Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a high achieving Trainee Assistant or Assistant Merchandiser in fashion/retail.
• Exceptional data interpretation and analytical talents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review sales, stock, and markdown levels to identify commercial opportunities.
• Assist in seasonal budget preparation and range planning.
• Coach and guide Trainees in effective intake management.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Data interpretation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Job description

As an Assistant Merchandiser on Kidswear, you'll review sales, stock and markdown levels and identify commercial opportunities for the market, supporting the team to optimise sales and profitability.

By assisting the Merchandiser in the preparation of seasonal budgets and range plans, you’ll help to ensure an exciting and relevant product offer is bought and will plan for Open to Buy requirements to react to fast fashion trends and opportunities.

You’ll coach and guide the Trainees within your team, working closely with them to ensure timely and effective intake management, and sharing your knowledge and experience to develop them in their own careers.

Merchandising is an integral part of our business, working with our Buying & Design teams to ensure we develop and deliver commercial ranges to our customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working as a high achieving Trainee Assistant or Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion and/or retail environment
• Excellent commercial awareness
• High standard of numerical ability
• Exceptional data interpretation and analytical skills
• High, consistent attention to detail, always striving to deliver good quality work to key deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the business
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Benefits

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business