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Junior Merchandiser Jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom at James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Title: Junior Merchandiser
Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Our client, a well-established clothing retailer based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser on a permanent basis.
The position is due to start as soon as possible on a full-time, office-based basis and the salary is between £26,000 and £30,000, depending on experience.
The ideal candidate will have previous merchandising or retail planning experience, be highly analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Supporting the Senior Merchandiser with pre-season planning and departmental strategy
Preparing detailed range performance analysis and key data for strategy packs
Monitoring option plans and managing intake in line with buying timelines
Working closely with Buying and Branch Merchandising teams to support web and store stock availability
Identifying and proposing repeat/core lines to maximise sales and minimise markdown
Tracking performance versus WSSI across channels and taking corrective action
Conducting in-season trading analysis and preparing weekly KPI reports
Experience required:
Experience in merchandising or retail analysis within a fashion or retail business
Proven ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Solid Excel and reporting capabilities
Understanding of WSSI and option/OTB planning
Commercial awareness and attention to detail
Rewards and Benefits:
Staff discount
On-site parking
Career development opportunities in a growing merchandising function
Working hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
Please note that recent merchandising or fashion retail experience is required to apply for this role.
