DUSK – Assistant Merchandiser - Job Specification

KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the critical path process alongside the Admin Assistant, ensuring all updates and delays are clearly communicated to the wider team
• Manage line cards, providing accurate forward forecasting and planning OTB in line with stock holding and cover targets
• Propose trading actions based on line card forecasts to ensure the category/department achieves key KPIs
• Play a key role in trade meetings by delivering in-depth analysis from sales reports and presenting insights to the Merchandiser
• Execute actions from trade meetings in a timely manner to maximise sales opportunities
• Manage overall stock levels, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities
• Recommend weekly promotions and markdown to drive performance
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as required
• Liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, including Buying, eCommerce and the Warehouse, building strong relationships
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Admin Assistant, including workload prioritisation, goal setting, and ongoing development through regular 1:1s

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser, or a strong Merchandising Admin Assistant ready to step up
• Proven experience managing and trading sales, stock, and intake
• Experience producing trade analysis and presenting insights in weekly trade meetings
• Strong understanding and practical experience of working with line cards
• Strong Excel & Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and recommend actions to drive sales and profit

BEHAVIOURAL

• Thrives in a fast-paced trading environment
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Analytical with a passion for numbers
• Maintains a professional, approachable attitude
• Pro-active can-do attitude, seeking out opportunities to improve ways of working both within the team and personally
• Builds relationships with other teams through networking
• Drives own development through understanding of role and seeking learning opportunities
• Effective communicator, delivering information effectively through adapting style for relevant audience

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working scheme (60/40)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual bonus scheme based on company performance
• Onboarding and training plan
• Opportunities for development and progression