Assistant Merchandiser (Love & Roses)
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Role Overview
To support the Merchandiser in the running of the department and deputising for them in their absence.
This role is key in delivering department deadlines, supporting the Merchandise Assistant (MA), and achieving department KPIs.
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Who are Love & Roses?
Love & Roses is for the woman who isn’t afraid to push boundaries, she’ll set her own trend, with unique styles, playful prints and fabulous fabrics at her core.
Role Purpose
To support the Merchandiser in the running of the department and deputising for them in their absence. This role is key in delivering department deadlines, supporting the Merchandise Assistant (MA), and achieving department KPIs.
Department Management & Trading
Responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the Merchandising department and completing department deadlines
Forecasting sales and stock levels with the Merchandiser's support to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department
Monitoring department performance to identify opportunities and potential risk/loss
Maximising profit by ensuring size ratios and returns rates are reflective of customer needs and reviewed according to the website
Responsible for ensuring intake targets are achieved and ensuring launch product is delivered in a timely manner
Strategy & Analysis
Developing a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and knowing how to impact performance
Contributing to department strategy by demonstrating an ability to recognise innovative ideas and solutions that have a commercial gain
Running and interpreting any ad hoc analysis required and proposing actions as a result
Team Development
Developing the Merchandise Assistant through their development programme by identifying and setting measurable objectives and using a flexible management style
Managing the Merchandise Assistant’s day-to-day workload and supporting the prioritisation of their tasks.
Senior Assistant Merchandisers will be responsible for an area within a department with the opportunity to plan & trade and develop relationship with Buyer
Technical Requirements
- Experience operating at an Assistant Merchandiser level within the fashion and apparel industry
- Passionate about developing a career in merchandising
- Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake management
- Confident in participating in weekly trade meetings
- Outstanding ability to build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
- An aspiring manager with the ability to develop your Merchandise Assistant
- For our Senior Assistant Merchandiser opportunities you will need to demonstrate significant previous experience managing your own category and performance
- Analytical skills, attention to detail, proactive
- Remain calm under pressure/ cope with fast pace changeable environment
- Resilience with the ability to challenge the status quo
About Company
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
Company performance based bonus
Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
Life assurance
Sharesave scheme
Annual Travel Card Loan
Sample Sales
Fantastic L&D opportunities
Flexi-Hour Scheme
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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