Trading Merchandise Assistant

Bury Head Office Role Overview

A key member of the Branch Merchandising team, the Trading Merchandise Assistant assists the department with day-to-day tasks to help maximise sales and profit. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in merchandising as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Review previous weeks sales performance at store & category level highlighting recommendations to Line Manager
• Assist with the building of new store stock packages, keeping critical path updated
• Undertake analysis on groups of stores to support performance
• Gain a good understanding of store variances through analysis of reports & store visits, including size, turnover & customer profiles
• Liaise with core merchandising team on specific Branch Merchandising actions
• Collate weekly IBT and Fast Track requests. Action stock movements, including IBTs, in conjunction with team strategy
• Compile retail feedback forms across territories with Merchandiser direction and distribute to relevant departments
• Liaise and be first point of contact with teams on Retail queries (e.g., Pricing, barcodes, scanners)
• Monitor Intake key messages as directed by the Merchandiser
• Support Merchandiser on quarterly product update packs for retail
• Communicate trading impacts, space changes and new/closure store statuses to Trading Analyst
• Establish collaborative working relationships across key functions
• Ad-hoc reports and analysis for the team as required

Behavioural Competencies

• Delivering Excellence: Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. You work to deliver a high-quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
• Responsibility (delivers results): Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions.
• Teamwork: You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information and supporting colleagues.
• Leadership: You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work, inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
• Communication: You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required

• Experience within a similar role is advantageous
• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
• Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
• Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills
• Self-motivated and a proactive worker
• Curious with a continuous learning mindset

Benefits

• Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work

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