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Assistant Merchandiser Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Monsoon Accessorize
Title: Assistant Merchandiser
Company: Monsoon Accessorize
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Our story began with one man and his vision; to bring vibrant, colourful, hand-crafted artisan clothes from faraway places to the markets of London. It is a journey that started on a hippy commune in Ibiza, 1970, and finished with an overland trip east, through Afghanistan and India. Now found in West London, we’re creating vibrant products, and sharing endless discovery
We’re now looking for an Assistant Merchandisers to join our Accessorize and Monsoon Merchandise team. We are looking for an individual with analytical mind that have proven experience within mechandising roles in Fashion and Retail and ready to prove themselves and take on a new challenge.
What will do you do as an Assistant Merchandiser?
Assists in the management of stock levels in order to maximise profit through sales.
Assists in managing allocations, ensuring allocation plans are met.
Supports the sale process in order to maximise sales, whilst protecting margin and profit
Ensures all departmental, brand analysis and reports are accurately produced, maintained and circulated on a weekly basis: Monday trade, in season trade, pre-season trade and end of season analysis
Oversees markdowns and promotions
Oversees and maintains Brand KPI sheets.
Monitors and analyses deliveries, working closely with suppliers and ensuring that the needs of the business are being met.
Negotiates with suppliers on the cost price and delivery dates.
Ensures cost price reduction in relation to deliveries
Supports multi-channel analyses
Responsible for updating the WSSI and assisting in departmental forecasting
Support the merchandiser with solid analysis and preparation for all key meetings including sign offs and strategies.
Opportunities to be made responsible for product areas in end to end planning to trading over time..
Works closely with Merchandisers, Channel Merchandising, Buying, VM and the Web trade Team to deliver timely and accurate stock packages
Supports the merchandising team in creating seasonal sales and buying plans that will maximise commercial opportunities.
Supports merchandiser monitoring stock on continuity lines, maximising sales opportunity.
Plans induction for new employees within the merchandising team
Supports Merchandiser to ensure company and department information is communicated effectively to team through weekly team meetings
Coaches and Develops team members at a junior level
What will do need to succeed as an Assistant Merchandiser?
Interest in working in within fashion retail
Proven track record in multi-product
Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills
Ability to identify key trends and emerging opportunities in line with customer profile
Experience of managing a team and supporting sign offs
Confident and articulate communicator, with an ability to build strong cross functional relationships
Ability to deliver to tight timescales and work under pressure
Strong negotiation skills
What will we offer you in return?
Competitive salary
23 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
Bonus day off each year after 6 months service
A pension that you will automatically be enrolled in after 3 months
Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)
A flexible working approach
Early pay day Friday finish
A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products
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