Part of a vibrant and fun team, this is one of our most important roles, working with the Merchandiser on driving sales and profit through inventory management, availability planning and ensuring promotional activity is executed successfully.
This role is hybrid: 3 days in our London, Victoria head office, and 2 days from home.
What You'll Be Doing
* Assisting the Merchandiser to deliver the category strategy, providing analysis including lessons learnt, range and promotional opportunities.
* Managing linecards and intake: forecasting and identifying where additional buys are needed and ensuring stock comes in when required.
* Supporting the Merchandiser to actively trade the category and maximise sales, profit and achieve optimum availability throughout the season, making space for new season arrivals!
* Check and ensure that the right stock is being shipped from suppliers on time.
* Support and develop the MAA and share best practices across the buying and merchandising community.
We'd love to meet someone with
* Strong analytical skills.
* Good Excel knowledge.
* Excellent work ethic and great initiative.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Works with a high level of accuracy.
What’s in it for you?
* Our number one focus is people development, and we are proud that 40% of our team have been promoted from within. We can’t wait to support you on your Merchandising career development journey too!
* Being part of the number one outdoor retailer in the UK.
* Working in a positive and successful environment as we open more stores and grow our online business.
* Part of a fun, collaborative and growing team – our recent people surveys highlighted just how much we all love working together!
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends.
* 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
* Frequent sample sales and social events.
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