Job Description
Assistant Merchandiser - Footwear *Advertised by OA West End \n\nContract Type: Permanent\n Working Pattern: Full Time\n Salary: up to £32,000\n\nPurpose of Role:\n As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a crucial role in trading the department, managing allocations, and maximising sales potential across all stores and online platforms. You will also take the lead in training and developing the allocator to ensure they meet both departmental and personal objectives.\n\nMain Responsibilities:\n\nRole Specific:\n\nCollaborate with the Merchandising team to forecast sales and manage line cards effectively.\nTake full control of placing repeats and planning markdowns to optimise sales opportunities.\nProduce and analyse daily and weekly reports to keep the team informed and agile.\nOwn all allocations and distribution within the department to maximise efficiency.\nPartner with stores to ensure stock packages meet sales potential without overstocking-focus on flagship locations, German stores, the website, and concessions.\nStrategically plan options by grade to maintain a balanced stock offering.\nManage weekly intake for the department.\nMentor and support the allocator, fostering their development and ensuring they meet objectives.\nPresent figures and contribute insights in meetings to drive team success.\nConduct ad hoc analysis as needed.\nAttend supplier meetings to strengthen partnerships and ensure alignment on product offerings.Living the Office Values:\n\nBring innovation and energy to the role.\nBe open to learning and sharing knowledge.\nInvest in your personal development and growth.\nHave the courage to contribute creative ideas.\nRecognise and celebrate the unique contributions of all team members.Additional Responsibilities:\n\nTake ownership of your development and engage in a culture of coaching and feedback.\nAttend training sessions and team meetings to achieve company objectives.Requirements:\n\nExceptional numerical and analytical skills.\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel.\nA commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to be dynamic and proactive.\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills.\nCapable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.\nGood leadership abilities to inspire others.Why Join Us?\n This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a thriving team in a supportive environment. We believe in investing in our people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
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