Level 3 Assistant Merchandiser

Location: Kingston

Employer: Fashion Personnel

Salary: £35,000

Reference: KT - 904002 - TOYS/8

Amazing opportunity for a experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join this well established department retailer based in Kingston!

You will be based in the Toys department and responsibilities includes:

As an Assistant Merchandiser you will action the processes that ensure the right quantity and mix of products appear in the right store at the right time at the right price to deliver planned sales and profit. As an Assistant Merchandiser you will be responsible for;
• Assisting the Merchandise Manager in OTB planning, maximizing full price sell through, reducing markdown and improving stock turn
• Plan and place reorders for continuity ranges to meet agreed sales forecast, cover and stock targets
• Assist in identifying current and future trading opportunities
• Provide regular summaries of performance within areas of responsibility
• Provide historical department analysis The ideal candidate will have;
• Experience already at Assistant Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser level
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Good commercial awareness of the industry
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Buying & Merchandising systems The closing date for applications for this role is 15/1/20 We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• 25% Colleague Discount (some restrictions apply)
• Pension scheme
• 4 weeks holiday plus 1 additional day to take in the month of your birthday
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Business Dress Loan Scheme (if applicable)
• Fenwick Select -a voluntary benefit scheme which offers an extensive range of national and local discounts on a variety of products and services
• Cycle to Work scheme