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