We have an exciting opportunity to work for the fastest growing multichannel retailer in the UK. Our client has over 170 UK stores stretched across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the islands and they are still growing! They are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to work within their Trading function and report to one of the Senior Merchandisers. You will be a key player in one of their specialist category merchandising teams. Your job will be to support product planning and trading to help them maximise their sales profitability and opportunity. Responsibilities Updating the category WSSI'S to review sales & stock, assisting the Senior Merchandiser on commercial actions. Supporting the Senior Merchandiser with in-season analysis to ensure sales are optimised - managing any risk, re-forecasting categories and potentialising areas of the business. Support planning of budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy based on overall business and financial goals of the company. Contribute to the construction of the range with buying, balanced with information gained from analysis and commercial awareness. Instigate and manage relevant line detail, ensuring availability targets are maintained. Produce analysis on category performance, line life, store performance and densities to ensure accurate assortment planning. Review Monday trade packs, adding commentary, presenting findings in team trade. Review line print, highlighting best/worst stock lines so action can be taken. Work with branch merchandising team to agree A&R parameters are optimised. Develop a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and understand how to impact performance. Coach and develop an MAA to encourage their development. Salary £30K-£35K Location Buckinghamshire If you are a Trainee Merchandiser or Assistant Merchandiser looking for that next new and exciting step in your career then please get in touch with
May 17, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity to work for the fastest growing multichannel retailer in the UK. Our client has over 170 UK stores stretched across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the islands and they are still growing! They are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to work within their Trading function and report to one of the Senior Merchandisers. You will be a key player in one of their specialist category merchandising teams. Your job will be to support product planning and trading to help them maximise their sales profitability and opportunity. Responsibilities Updating the category WSSI'S to review sales & stock, assisting the Senior Merchandiser on commercial actions. Supporting the Senior Merchandiser with in-season analysis to ensure sales are optimised - managing any risk, re-forecasting categories and potentialising areas of the business. Support planning of budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy based on overall business and financial goals of the company. Contribute to the construction of the range with buying, balanced with information gained from analysis and commercial awareness. Instigate and manage relevant line detail, ensuring availability targets are maintained. Produce analysis on category performance, line life, store performance and densities to ensure accurate assortment planning. Review Monday trade packs, adding commentary, presenting findings in team trade. Review line print, highlighting best/worst stock lines so action can be taken. Work with branch merchandising team to agree A&R parameters are optimised. Develop a strong understanding of product performance across the various channels and understand how to impact performance. Coach and develop an MAA to encourage their development. Salary £30K-£35K Location Buckinghamshire If you are a Trainee Merchandiser or Assistant Merchandiser looking for that next new and exciting step in your career then please get in touch with
Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Kenilworth Salary: £23,790 per annum (pro rata) / £12.20 per hour Job Type: Part Time, 15 hours per week, including some weekend working, Permanent role Acorns Children's Hospice are a children's charity, offering specialist palliative nursing care and support for local children and their families. Every year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. We have a network of charity shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, which help to provide the funding that we need to provide this care. Join the Charity Retail Association's Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year 2023! The Role: We are now looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to support the Kenilworth Shop Manager in leading a team of volunteers, achieving set targets and maintaining standards. You'll work 15 hours per week, including some weekend working. As Deputy Community Shop Manager, you'll support the Shop Manager to create an exciting shop floor experience that makes Acorns stand out from our competitors. You'll work with your Shop Manager to make local decisions about the quality of stock, levels of pricing and style of merchandising, leading a team of volunteers to uphold these standards. You'll maximise every sales opportunity available, The Candidate: Retail experience and experience of working towards targets Ability to lead and motivate a team IT skills Happy to work weekends Enjoy a role that involves significant levels of manual handling Ability to travel independently to cover shops in the area if needed We want our Shop Managers to firmly embed their shop into the fabric of the local community by being proactive in assessing opportunities within the community for the shop to get involved in, so ideally you'll be based in the local area. In return, we will provide: Employee discounts from leading retailers Employee gym discount scheme Bike-to-Work scheme Generous contribution to group personal pension plan Acorns group life assurance scheme You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children's Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Assistant Branch Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Assistant Manager, Sales Manager, Sales, Assistant Store Manager, Manager, Store Supervisor, Store Assistant, Retail Supervisor, Retail Executive, Customer Service Manager, Customer Sales Manager, Merchandiser may also be considered for this role.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Manager Location: Kenilworth Salary: £23,790 per annum (pro rata) / £12.20 per hour Job Type: Part Time, 15 hours per week, including some weekend working, Permanent role Acorns Children's Hospice are a children's charity, offering specialist palliative nursing care and support for local children and their families. Every year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. We have a network of charity shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, which help to provide the funding that we need to provide this care. Join the Charity Retail Association's Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year 2023! The Role: We are now looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to support the Kenilworth Shop Manager in leading a team of volunteers, achieving set targets and maintaining standards. You'll work 15 hours per week, including some weekend working. As Deputy Community Shop Manager, you'll support the Shop Manager to create an exciting shop floor experience that makes Acorns stand out from our competitors. You'll work with your Shop Manager to make local decisions about the quality of stock, levels of pricing and style of merchandising, leading a team of volunteers to uphold these standards. You'll maximise every sales opportunity available, The Candidate: Retail experience and experience of working towards targets Ability to lead and motivate a team IT skills Happy to work weekends Enjoy a role that involves significant levels of manual handling Ability to travel independently to cover shops in the area if needed We want our Shop Managers to firmly embed their shop into the fabric of the local community by being proactive in assessing opportunities within the community for the shop to get involved in, so ideally you'll be based in the local area. In return, we will provide: Employee discounts from leading retailers Employee gym discount scheme Bike-to-Work scheme Generous contribution to group personal pension plan Acorns group life assurance scheme You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children's Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Assistant Branch Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Assistant Manager, Sales Manager, Sales, Assistant Store Manager, Manager, Store Supervisor, Store Assistant, Retail Supervisor, Retail Executive, Customer Service Manager, Customer Sales Manager, Merchandiser may also be considered for this role.
Role: Temporary Merchandising Admin Assistant Location: West End, London Salary: 12- 13p/h Are you looking to launch your career as a fashion merchandiser? Do you want the opportunity to gain invaluable experience with a high-end fashion brand? We are looking for a talented Merchandising Administration Assistant to join our client's team based in their West-end office. As the Merchandising Administration Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support across all aspects of trading, merchandise planning, and forecasting . If you have strong analytical skills, exceptional numeric ability, and a passion for the world of fashion, this opportunity is perfect for you ! Responsibilities: Generate accurate delivery forecasting for the weeks ahead, collaborating with our client's team to review targets and plan resources. Produce weekly delivery summaries for the department and provide regular feedback to the team. Prioritise deliveries and workload in alignment with the department and business strategy. Facilitate early stock deliveries to ensure a steady flow of products during the shipping window, maximising the full-price selling period. Work closely with Trade and Transport to understand our Shipping Terms and Customs requirements, acting as a go-between to ensure compliance. Actively resolve all warehouse delivery queries within 24 hours. Monitor weekly returns analysis and take appropriate action to minimise returns for styles with high return rates. Negotiate late delivery discounts, cancellations, SOR's, and RTV's. Manage stock visibility on the website by assigning badges to products (i.e., Back in Stock, More Coming Soon). Prepare weekly reports to monitor the department's performance and highlight key insights to the team. Provide administrative support as required to support the department. Requirements: Strong analytical skills and exceptional numeric ability. Advanced Excel knowledge is essential. Experience working as part of a diverse team, building relationships with internal and external teams for personal and business development. A keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy. Great initiative and a proactive approach. Excellent work ethic and the ability to multitask effectively. Excellent communication skills. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a dynamic team within the fashion industry, this is your chance. Apply today and join our client's team as their Merchandising Administration Assistant! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 09, 2024
Seasonal
Role: Temporary Merchandising Admin Assistant Location: West End, London Salary: 12- 13p/h Are you looking to launch your career as a fashion merchandiser? Do you want the opportunity to gain invaluable experience with a high-end fashion brand? We are looking for a talented Merchandising Administration Assistant to join our client's team based in their West-end office. As the Merchandising Administration Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support across all aspects of trading, merchandise planning, and forecasting . If you have strong analytical skills, exceptional numeric ability, and a passion for the world of fashion, this opportunity is perfect for you ! Responsibilities: Generate accurate delivery forecasting for the weeks ahead, collaborating with our client's team to review targets and plan resources. Produce weekly delivery summaries for the department and provide regular feedback to the team. Prioritise deliveries and workload in alignment with the department and business strategy. Facilitate early stock deliveries to ensure a steady flow of products during the shipping window, maximising the full-price selling period. Work closely with Trade and Transport to understand our Shipping Terms and Customs requirements, acting as a go-between to ensure compliance. Actively resolve all warehouse delivery queries within 24 hours. Monitor weekly returns analysis and take appropriate action to minimise returns for styles with high return rates. Negotiate late delivery discounts, cancellations, SOR's, and RTV's. Manage stock visibility on the website by assigning badges to products (i.e., Back in Stock, More Coming Soon). Prepare weekly reports to monitor the department's performance and highlight key insights to the team. Provide administrative support as required to support the department. Requirements: Strong analytical skills and exceptional numeric ability. Advanced Excel knowledge is essential. Experience working as part of a diverse team, building relationships with internal and external teams for personal and business development. A keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy. Great initiative and a proactive approach. Excellent work ethic and the ability to multitask effectively. Excellent communication skills. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a dynamic team within the fashion industry, this is your chance. Apply today and join our client's team as their Merchandising Administration Assistant! Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Hybrid Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Seasonal Buyer Reporting to the Buying Manager, you will be part of the Stationary and Seasonal Team focusing on Strategy, Briefing, Selection, Critical Path Management and Trade. Developing and executing strategies for sourcing products, leveraging market data to identify trends and find opportunities for growth. Lead new product development initiatives by seeking unique offerings whilst collaborating with creative teams to ensure alignment with internal trends. You will curate the best product range balancing private label and branded items and implementing clear change plans for exiting lines. Manage the critical path to launch ranges on time, overseeing junior buyers and assistants. Drive sales and profit through proactive trade actions, including promotions, clearance, pricing strategies and seasonal space optimisation in collaboration with marketing. Financial accountability for circa £7m with accountability for all seasonal events including Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Your Mission You will be responsible for setting your department budget for sales, margin and margin % and held accountable to the delivery of these key business metrics. Helping your manager keep tabs on supplier performance, finding new potential suppliers, and nurturing long-term relationships with them. Checking out our stores and website regularly, keeping an eye on what customers are into, trends, and what our competitors are up to. Working with suppliers and quality teams to make sure our products are top-notch. Managing the critical path to ensure QA team and involved at the key times and working with them to always ensure product and ethical compliance. Keeping all the systems and trackers in your department up to date, including sales performance, Sell through trackers, critical path management tools and KVI price tracking. Team up with the merchandisers, to make sure we're making the most of sales opportunities and getting products out to our customers when we say we will. Work with them to manage cost of markdown and be in regular WSSI meetings to agree any changes to budget and OTB spend accordingly. Putting together internal communications and presentations. Presenting to Board members your ranges for their sign off, completing all required sign off packs consistently Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Able to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment. Product development & sourcing experience - Ability to work with a broad supplier base and develop own brand product. Commercial experience of 18 months/2 years essential, can demonstrate strong commercial acumen. Proven analytical, influencing & presentation skills. Confident, decisive, innovative, and creative. Highly numerate with high level of accuracy. Adaptable approach to working and ability to remain calm under pressure. Influencing, stakeholder management & negotiation skills Leadership skills to manage a Junior Buyer and/or Buying Assistant Actively manage self-development programme to achieve Buyer potential (working objectives). Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to multitask and prioritise workload alongside good time management. Always represent The Works in a professional manner at relevant trade shows, supplier meetings and internal meetings. Full clean driving license/prepared to travel when required. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays. Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs And loads more! - Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Hybrid Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Seasonal Buyer Reporting to the Buying Manager, you will be part of the Stationary and Seasonal Team focusing on Strategy, Briefing, Selection, Critical Path Management and Trade. Developing and executing strategies for sourcing products, leveraging market data to identify trends and find opportunities for growth. Lead new product development initiatives by seeking unique offerings whilst collaborating with creative teams to ensure alignment with internal trends. You will curate the best product range balancing private label and branded items and implementing clear change plans for exiting lines. Manage the critical path to launch ranges on time, overseeing junior buyers and assistants. Drive sales and profit through proactive trade actions, including promotions, clearance, pricing strategies and seasonal space optimisation in collaboration with marketing. Financial accountability for circa £7m with accountability for all seasonal events including Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Your Mission You will be responsible for setting your department budget for sales, margin and margin % and held accountable to the delivery of these key business metrics. Helping your manager keep tabs on supplier performance, finding new potential suppliers, and nurturing long-term relationships with them. Checking out our stores and website regularly, keeping an eye on what customers are into, trends, and what our competitors are up to. Working with suppliers and quality teams to make sure our products are top-notch. Managing the critical path to ensure QA team and involved at the key times and working with them to always ensure product and ethical compliance. Keeping all the systems and trackers in your department up to date, including sales performance, Sell through trackers, critical path management tools and KVI price tracking. Team up with the merchandisers, to make sure we're making the most of sales opportunities and getting products out to our customers when we say we will. Work with them to manage cost of markdown and be in regular WSSI meetings to agree any changes to budget and OTB spend accordingly. Putting together internal communications and presentations. Presenting to Board members your ranges for their sign off, completing all required sign off packs consistently Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Able to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment. Product development & sourcing experience - Ability to work with a broad supplier base and develop own brand product. Commercial experience of 18 months/2 years essential, can demonstrate strong commercial acumen. Proven analytical, influencing & presentation skills. Confident, decisive, innovative, and creative. Highly numerate with high level of accuracy. Adaptable approach to working and ability to remain calm under pressure. Influencing, stakeholder management & negotiation skills Leadership skills to manage a Junior Buyer and/or Buying Assistant Actively manage self-development programme to achieve Buyer potential (working objectives). Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to multitask and prioritise workload alongside good time management. Always represent The Works in a professional manner at relevant trade shows, supplier meetings and internal meetings. Full clean driving license/prepared to travel when required. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays. Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs And loads more! - Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving.
Location Hybrid working with 1-3 days per week in our Support Centre Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Buying Assistant Are you passionate about retail and progressing your career in buying? Then look no further because we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to start or develop their buying career. You will be working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment with a dynamic & talented team. If we stock it, we buy it!? We responsibly source and buy great quality products that allow us to give our customers the best offers, range, quality and price.? The amazing part of this? You'll play a really important role in making sure we do this well. Your Mission Helping your manager keep tabs on supplier performance, finding new potential suppliers, and nurturing long-term relationships with them. Checking out our stores and website regularly, keeping an eye on what customers are into, trends, and what our competitors are up to. This helps us figure out what products we need to stock in the future. Putting together reports and conducting market analysis. Pitching in to come up with awesome new products and ranges based on what we know about our customers and the market. Haggling with suppliers to get the best deals possible for our products, all in line with what our customers want and our overall strategy, with some guidance from your manager. Helping out with planning and running trade, promotions, and events. Handling samples; getting them from suppliers, to storing them and then getting rid of them when we're done. Working with suppliers and quality teams to make sure our products are top-notch. Making sure new products and suppliers get set up properly and on time. Keeping all the systems and trackers in your department up to date, like setting up new product lines and making sure everything launches on time. Team up with the merchandisers, to make sure we're making the most of sales opportunities and getting products out to our customers when we say we will. Assisting your buyer with putting together internal communications and presentations. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A passion for fast moving retail Influencing, stakeholder management & negotiation skills Able to analyse data Product Development/Sourcing experience is desirable but not essential Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! -Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays. Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs And loads more! - Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Apply ing Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us and we'll be happy to help!
May 08, 2024
Full time
Location Hybrid working with 1-3 days per week in our Support Centre Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory.You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Buying Assistant Are you passionate about retail and progressing your career in buying? Then look no further because we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to start or develop their buying career. You will be working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment with a dynamic & talented team. If we stock it, we buy it!? We responsibly source and buy great quality products that allow us to give our customers the best offers, range, quality and price.? The amazing part of this? You'll play a really important role in making sure we do this well. Your Mission Helping your manager keep tabs on supplier performance, finding new potential suppliers, and nurturing long-term relationships with them. Checking out our stores and website regularly, keeping an eye on what customers are into, trends, and what our competitors are up to. This helps us figure out what products we need to stock in the future. Putting together reports and conducting market analysis. Pitching in to come up with awesome new products and ranges based on what we know about our customers and the market. Haggling with suppliers to get the best deals possible for our products, all in line with what our customers want and our overall strategy, with some guidance from your manager. Helping out with planning and running trade, promotions, and events. Handling samples; getting them from suppliers, to storing them and then getting rid of them when we're done. Working with suppliers and quality teams to make sure our products are top-notch. Making sure new products and suppliers get set up properly and on time. Keeping all the systems and trackers in your department up to date, like setting up new product lines and making sure everything launches on time. Team up with the merchandisers, to make sure we're making the most of sales opportunities and getting products out to our customers when we say we will. Assisting your buyer with putting together internal communications and presentations. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A passion for fast moving retail Influencing, stakeholder management & negotiation skills Able to analyse data Product Development/Sourcing experience is desirable but not essential Our PERKS really are 'The Works' 25% Colleague Discount! -Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays. Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs And loads more! - Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Apply ing Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us and we'll be happy to help!
About the opportunity We are recruiting for a Branch Analyst to join our team in our PEPCO Watford Office. The purpose of this role is to provide analysis to support or challenge Brand Strategy and ensure efficient use of stock to optimize sales and reduce markdown. To work cross functionally to ensure new store launches are carried out effectively. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What you'll be doing •Line manage, motivate and develop Merch Analyst Assistant •Have weekly one to ones and team meetings •Conduct objective setting and performance reviews •Take an active role in Merchandiser meetings •Proactive approach to involvement in tasks outside of own department •Ensure merchandising teams are aware of latest initiatives and that deadlines are met •Liaise with functions outside of merchandising to ensure the crossover points with other functions are consistent Regular travel to stores for new store openings What you'll need Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to use the results to deliver opportunities Advanced department planning ability Excellent communication skills and a customer focused approach Flexible and calm under pressure Strong analytical skills with the ability to use the results to deliver opportunities Good organization and time management skills Strong relationship builder and ability to work cross-functionally Confident in challenging across all levels and able to respond positively when challenged back Aware of own development requirements and actively seeks development opportunities Demonstrate strong leadership, management and training skills Experienced leader and motivator, strong relationship builder and ability to work cross-functionally What we can offer Competitive salary Potential to earn bonus Free on-site car park Onsite coffee lounge Discount Card - 10% discount on most purchases in-store Family Friendly Benefits Loyal Service Awards My Staff Shop - exclusive discount portal Apprenticeships & Career Development Life Assurance Cover Health & Wellbeing - employee assistance programme to support you Holiday Allowance - increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually) Pension Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday About us Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises - a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!
May 08, 2024
Full time
About the opportunity We are recruiting for a Branch Analyst to join our team in our PEPCO Watford Office. The purpose of this role is to provide analysis to support or challenge Brand Strategy and ensure efficient use of stock to optimize sales and reduce markdown. To work cross functionally to ensure new store launches are carried out effectively. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What you'll be doing •Line manage, motivate and develop Merch Analyst Assistant •Have weekly one to ones and team meetings •Conduct objective setting and performance reviews •Take an active role in Merchandiser meetings •Proactive approach to involvement in tasks outside of own department •Ensure merchandising teams are aware of latest initiatives and that deadlines are met •Liaise with functions outside of merchandising to ensure the crossover points with other functions are consistent Regular travel to stores for new store openings What you'll need Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to use the results to deliver opportunities Advanced department planning ability Excellent communication skills and a customer focused approach Flexible and calm under pressure Strong analytical skills with the ability to use the results to deliver opportunities Good organization and time management skills Strong relationship builder and ability to work cross-functionally Confident in challenging across all levels and able to respond positively when challenged back Aware of own development requirements and actively seeks development opportunities Demonstrate strong leadership, management and training skills Experienced leader and motivator, strong relationship builder and ability to work cross-functionally What we can offer Competitive salary Potential to earn bonus Free on-site car park Onsite coffee lounge Discount Card - 10% discount on most purchases in-store Family Friendly Benefits Loyal Service Awards My Staff Shop - exclusive discount portal Apprenticeships & Career Development Life Assurance Cover Health & Wellbeing - employee assistance programme to support you Holiday Allowance - increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), along with the option to purchase additional holiday (annually) Pension Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day's holiday About us Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises - a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!
The role - Assistant Merchandiser Level 2 - 9 month Fixed Term contract - Home & Tech (Kitchen & Apps) We're looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Home & Tech Merchandising team on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity allowing you to take the first step into becoming a Merchandiser! You'll report into a Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser, where you will have some degree of Merchandising responsibility. In this role you'll maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, driving demand and service through improved availability and forecasting and reducing markdown to maximise profit. What will you do as an Assistant Merchandiser at N Brown? Identify and complete actions for a daily/weekly trading issues Prepare and present weekly trading information within the department Update and maintain line cards recommending action (RDF/IP) Using the most current information, assess trended forecast estimate for accuracy, submit recommendations for buys and cancellations Conduct regular meetings with suppliers and direct dispatch team to provide revised forecast information Prepare and present corrective action plans to clear and maintain dormancy levels; Using historical analysis, present conclusions to support range planning Pre-empt future problems using supplier knowledge, shipping info and liaison with CSO and warehouses Challenge and escalate any dates that are or will be missed or will affect launch availability in line with the critical path Calculate colour/size ratio breakdowns considering MOQs and lead times to ensure the appropriate levels of availability at all times Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Assistant Merchandisers role, also providing administrative support when required Identify PO's and amendments to be raised Support and communicate with Partnership Team What skills and experience will you have? Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills A keen interest in fashion and a customer first approach Driven and motivated Retail experience preferred N Brown - who we are and why work for us? At N Brown, we're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by championing inclusion, we'll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer'. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture. We're a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We're customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We're experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We're inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we're sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible. What's in it for you? Hybrid working 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days Annual bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services A range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite caf with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice Ways of Working We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. For this role, the expectation would be 3 days per week. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don't have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that's right for you. Our promise to you: We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown? As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!
May 08, 2024
Full time
The role - Assistant Merchandiser Level 2 - 9 month Fixed Term contract - Home & Tech (Kitchen & Apps) We're looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Home & Tech Merchandising team on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity allowing you to take the first step into becoming a Merchandiser! You'll report into a Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser, where you will have some degree of Merchandising responsibility. In this role you'll maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, driving demand and service through improved availability and forecasting and reducing markdown to maximise profit. What will you do as an Assistant Merchandiser at N Brown? Identify and complete actions for a daily/weekly trading issues Prepare and present weekly trading information within the department Update and maintain line cards recommending action (RDF/IP) Using the most current information, assess trended forecast estimate for accuracy, submit recommendations for buys and cancellations Conduct regular meetings with suppliers and direct dispatch team to provide revised forecast information Prepare and present corrective action plans to clear and maintain dormancy levels; Using historical analysis, present conclusions to support range planning Pre-empt future problems using supplier knowledge, shipping info and liaison with CSO and warehouses Challenge and escalate any dates that are or will be missed or will affect launch availability in line with the critical path Calculate colour/size ratio breakdowns considering MOQs and lead times to ensure the appropriate levels of availability at all times Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Assistant Merchandisers role, also providing administrative support when required Identify PO's and amendments to be raised Support and communicate with Partnership Team What skills and experience will you have? Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills A keen interest in fashion and a customer first approach Driven and motivated Retail experience preferred N Brown - who we are and why work for us? At N Brown, we're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by championing inclusion, we'll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer'. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture. We're a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We're customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We're experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We're inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we're sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible. What's in it for you? Hybrid working 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days Annual bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services A range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite caf with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice Ways of Working We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. For this role, the expectation would be 3 days per week. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don't have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that's right for you. Our promise to you: We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown? As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!
Email Marketing Assistant We have an exciting position for an Email Marketing Assistant to join our results focused, friendly, Marketing Team in our Head Office Team at Northminster Business Park, York. Working with the Email Marketing Executive you will be sending Newsletter campaigns of up to one million sends several times a week and developing automatically triggered emails containing dynamic personalised content. The email campaigns you will build and send are to help drive sales through the conversion funnel for email revenue. You will cultivate the test and learn culture at Pavers, building email tests to improve profit, working in an immediate team of four who will support you to develop and enhance your skills to deliver results. Key Responsibilities for our Email Marketing Assistant Build and send email marketing campaigns for Pavers and Jones Bootmaker brands Work with Email Marketing Execs to develop and implement customer journeys to drive incremental revenue and profit Design engaging emails to increase sales and open rates using assets from creative team Test and learn from email or catalogue campaign initiatives Design dynamic personalised content using Fresh Relevance software to serve to the right customer profiles to maximise ROI and increase customers second order rates Track KPIs for marketing campaigns over time Analyse campaign results and report to stakeholders Liaise with product buyers and merchandisers to promote seasonal styles and products to the right customers at the right time Work with the wider marketing and retail teams (including the Catalogue and Social and Content teams) to help support their activity via Email marketing Identify new and innovative ways to market to new customer groups, identifying new customer acquisition opportunities. About you Degree in Marketing or previous experience within a similar role is essential Good working knowledge of Email Service Provider software, ideally Dot Digital Working knowledge of the major analytics programs specifically Google Analytics GA4 Knowledge of what makes successful Marketing campaigns and other digital channels and techniques SEO, PPC, social media, Affiliate Marketing Understanding and ideally experience of cross channel marketing, CRM and personalised customer journeys Benefits/Package for our Email Marketing Assistant: Salary: Up to £25,000 depending on experience Flexible/Hybrid Working around core hours, as agreed by your line manager, including 1 day per week working from home Annual discretionary bonus scheme Death in service Generous Staff Discount Holiday Entitlement (Increases with service) Company Contribution Pension Access to Retail TRUST (Wellbeing and Financial Support) Access to the Pavers Foundation: an employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme Access to Pavers Academy for learning and development opportunities About Us At Pavers we are passionate about providing comfort and happiness to our customers, and we make sure to employ people who are as passionate as we are. We always look for happy, confident, upbeat people, and we provide great jobs in a supportive family environment for them. We know that without our colleagues there is no business, and so the better we look after you, the better service you will provide our customers. Pavers is a growing, highly profitable, independent family-run business with a strong balance sheet, employing over 1,800 people across our estate of circa 200 Stores, Head Office and Distribution Centre, and we remain acquisitive. We were voted one of the Top 10 Employers in Retail in the UK in 2020 and were recognised as a 3 Employer with World Class levels of workplace engagement by Best Companies in 2023. At Pavers we truly believe the talents, passion, and dedication of our employees are the reasons for our success. As of 2023 we are working towards obtaining menopause friendly status. In 2021 we became the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status and have proudly maintained this standard ever since. Championing sustainability is at the heart of everything that we do, and we re committed to changing the future of retail for the better acting in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Giving back is in our nature as a Business and in 2018 we established the Pavers Foundation, in the memory of our late founder, Catherine Paver. Since then, the Foundation has awarded grants for causes close to our colleagues hearts for; community, education, and areas of health, totalling more than £2m, growing year on year. If this sounds like the kind of business you d like to know more about, we d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Email Marketing Executive.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Email Marketing Assistant We have an exciting position for an Email Marketing Assistant to join our results focused, friendly, Marketing Team in our Head Office Team at Northminster Business Park, York. Working with the Email Marketing Executive you will be sending Newsletter campaigns of up to one million sends several times a week and developing automatically triggered emails containing dynamic personalised content. The email campaigns you will build and send are to help drive sales through the conversion funnel for email revenue. You will cultivate the test and learn culture at Pavers, building email tests to improve profit, working in an immediate team of four who will support you to develop and enhance your skills to deliver results. Key Responsibilities for our Email Marketing Assistant Build and send email marketing campaigns for Pavers and Jones Bootmaker brands Work with Email Marketing Execs to develop and implement customer journeys to drive incremental revenue and profit Design engaging emails to increase sales and open rates using assets from creative team Test and learn from email or catalogue campaign initiatives Design dynamic personalised content using Fresh Relevance software to serve to the right customer profiles to maximise ROI and increase customers second order rates Track KPIs for marketing campaigns over time Analyse campaign results and report to stakeholders Liaise with product buyers and merchandisers to promote seasonal styles and products to the right customers at the right time Work with the wider marketing and retail teams (including the Catalogue and Social and Content teams) to help support their activity via Email marketing Identify new and innovative ways to market to new customer groups, identifying new customer acquisition opportunities. About you Degree in Marketing or previous experience within a similar role is essential Good working knowledge of Email Service Provider software, ideally Dot Digital Working knowledge of the major analytics programs specifically Google Analytics GA4 Knowledge of what makes successful Marketing campaigns and other digital channels and techniques SEO, PPC, social media, Affiliate Marketing Understanding and ideally experience of cross channel marketing, CRM and personalised customer journeys Benefits/Package for our Email Marketing Assistant: Salary: Up to £25,000 depending on experience Flexible/Hybrid Working around core hours, as agreed by your line manager, including 1 day per week working from home Annual discretionary bonus scheme Death in service Generous Staff Discount Holiday Entitlement (Increases with service) Company Contribution Pension Access to Retail TRUST (Wellbeing and Financial Support) Access to the Pavers Foundation: an employee-led grant application and charitable giving scheme Access to Pavers Academy for learning and development opportunities About Us At Pavers we are passionate about providing comfort and happiness to our customers, and we make sure to employ people who are as passionate as we are. We always look for happy, confident, upbeat people, and we provide great jobs in a supportive family environment for them. We know that without our colleagues there is no business, and so the better we look after you, the better service you will provide our customers. Pavers is a growing, highly profitable, independent family-run business with a strong balance sheet, employing over 1,800 people across our estate of circa 200 Stores, Head Office and Distribution Centre, and we remain acquisitive. We were voted one of the Top 10 Employers in Retail in the UK in 2020 and were recognised as a 3 Employer with World Class levels of workplace engagement by Best Companies in 2023. At Pavers we truly believe the talents, passion, and dedication of our employees are the reasons for our success. As of 2023 we are working towards obtaining menopause friendly status. In 2021 we became the first major retailer to achieve Carbon Neutral status and have proudly maintained this standard ever since. Championing sustainability is at the heart of everything that we do, and we re committed to changing the future of retail for the better acting in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Giving back is in our nature as a Business and in 2018 we established the Pavers Foundation, in the memory of our late founder, Catherine Paver. Since then, the Foundation has awarded grants for causes close to our colleagues hearts for; community, education, and areas of health, totalling more than £2m, growing year on year. If this sounds like the kind of business you d like to know more about, we d love to hear from you - please apply today for the role of Email Marketing Executive.
Senior Assistant Merchandiser North Manchester Up to 32,000 A leading name in the retail sector is seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join their growing team based in their North Manchester head office. You will be responsible for maximising sales and profit to ensure the continued growth across both stores and online. As a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you will enjoy working in a busy and fast paced retail head office environment, supporting the team by assisting in the delivery of category sales, profit and stock to target. Deliver availability targets of NOOS lines, promotions and seasonal launches. Some additional duties will include; Preparing weekly review of stores and product in preparation for weekly trading meetings Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade. Analysing previous season figures including stores & specific products Assist the Merchandiser to manage intake flow into business to achieve monthly forecasts. Control Store inventory levels, allocations and replenishment to branches as required. Ensure that all price adjustments are checked and on the system at the correct time. Interact with other internal teams to improve store performance and drive best practices. Identify priority stores and propose actions to the Merchandising team. Ensure that all product landing in the warehouse has the correct Cost and Retail price and that the margin reflects correctly. Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule) The ideal candidate will a keen interest in retail and can demonstrate a good understanding of a head office merchandising role. Additional key requirements for the role; Highly accurate with a good attention to detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence at all levels. Ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting deadlines. High commercial & customer awareness Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data. Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel If you think you have the right experience as an Assistant Merchandiser and looking for the next step to develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.
Dec 05, 2023
Full time
Senior Assistant Merchandiser North Manchester Up to 32,000 A leading name in the retail sector is seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join their growing team based in their North Manchester head office. You will be responsible for maximising sales and profit to ensure the continued growth across both stores and online. As a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you will enjoy working in a busy and fast paced retail head office environment, supporting the team by assisting in the delivery of category sales, profit and stock to target. Deliver availability targets of NOOS lines, promotions and seasonal launches. Some additional duties will include; Preparing weekly review of stores and product in preparation for weekly trading meetings Attend store visits from which create and execute an action plan to improve trade. Analysing previous season figures including stores & specific products Assist the Merchandiser to manage intake flow into business to achieve monthly forecasts. Control Store inventory levels, allocations and replenishment to branches as required. Ensure that all price adjustments are checked and on the system at the correct time. Interact with other internal teams to improve store performance and drive best practices. Identify priority stores and propose actions to the Merchandising team. Ensure that all product landing in the warehouse has the correct Cost and Retail price and that the margin reflects correctly. Plan and action new store ranges (in conjunction with pre-schedule) The ideal candidate will a keen interest in retail and can demonstrate a good understanding of a head office merchandising role. Additional key requirements for the role; Highly accurate with a good attention to detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence at all levels. Ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting deadlines. High commercial & customer awareness Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data. Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel If you think you have the right experience as an Assistant Merchandiser and looking for the next step to develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.
6 week Temporary Merchandiser Central Guildford, Hybrid (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) 13 - 16 per hour Required: Monday - Friday 09:00AM - 5:00PM 6 week booking - Start ASAP Overview: An opportunity to join a well-established company based in central Guildford. Reporting into the Merchandise Manager, the main focus of this is planning, managing and trading of stock as well as this you will be leading the day-to-day management of your designated categories and focusing on the optimising of stock and sales. Daily Duties include: Supporting decision making through the seasonal planning process. Providing summaries and conclusions to accompany analysis. In collaboration with the Merchandising Manager, being responsible for the seasonal planning process for my categories and leads their presentation in sign off meetings. Identifying new business opportunities to grow sales and profitability. Supporting the Merchandise Manager with creating full year financial plans at category level, ensuring all forecasts are accurately maintained, and any risks to sales and stock are highlighted during periodic reviews. Works with the Buyer to monitor and drive the achievement of sales and margin plans. Communicating all stock issues and price changes in a timely manner. Instigates and implements new working tools and practices to facilitate team performance. Undertakes ad hoc projects as required. Sound interesting? you must have: Experienced at a Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant level if that has included planning and trading your own category. Minimum of 3 years merchandise planning experience. Experience working in an eCommerce retail business would be beneficial but is not essential. Relevant degree or business-related qualification idea, but not obligatory. Numerate and analytical, with excellent accuracy and advanced Excel skills. Has a can-do attitude and uses initiative to solve problems Self-motivated If this is for you then you should apply today! If you know someone else who may be suitable, please pass on their details or ask them to apply! Click on the apply button or call me, Steph Webb for more information on the role on (url removed) Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Dec 05, 2023
Seasonal
6 week Temporary Merchandiser Central Guildford, Hybrid (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) 13 - 16 per hour Required: Monday - Friday 09:00AM - 5:00PM 6 week booking - Start ASAP Overview: An opportunity to join a well-established company based in central Guildford. Reporting into the Merchandise Manager, the main focus of this is planning, managing and trading of stock as well as this you will be leading the day-to-day management of your designated categories and focusing on the optimising of stock and sales. Daily Duties include: Supporting decision making through the seasonal planning process. Providing summaries and conclusions to accompany analysis. In collaboration with the Merchandising Manager, being responsible for the seasonal planning process for my categories and leads their presentation in sign off meetings. Identifying new business opportunities to grow sales and profitability. Supporting the Merchandise Manager with creating full year financial plans at category level, ensuring all forecasts are accurately maintained, and any risks to sales and stock are highlighted during periodic reviews. Works with the Buyer to monitor and drive the achievement of sales and margin plans. Communicating all stock issues and price changes in a timely manner. Instigates and implements new working tools and practices to facilitate team performance. Undertakes ad hoc projects as required. Sound interesting? you must have: Experienced at a Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant level if that has included planning and trading your own category. Minimum of 3 years merchandise planning experience. Experience working in an eCommerce retail business would be beneficial but is not essential. Relevant degree or business-related qualification idea, but not obligatory. Numerate and analytical, with excellent accuracy and advanced Excel skills. Has a can-do attitude and uses initiative to solve problems Self-motivated If this is for you then you should apply today! If you know someone else who may be suitable, please pass on their details or ask them to apply! Click on the apply button or call me, Steph Webb for more information on the role on (url removed) Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
As the brand of choice by a community of new & expectant parents, our award winning nursery products we design & bring to life, can be purchased across a multitude of varying channels. These include our own Mamas & Papas stores & concessions around the UK & Ireland, where customers can buy on-line via our Mamas & Papas website, plus through a wealth of over 100 independent nursery retailers, let a click apply for full job details
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
As the brand of choice by a community of new & expectant parents, our award winning nursery products we design & bring to life, can be purchased across a multitude of varying channels. These include our own Mamas & Papas stores & concessions around the UK & Ireland, where customers can buy on-line via our Mamas & Papas website, plus through a wealth of over 100 independent nursery retailers, let a click apply for full job details
Wholesale Assistant Merchandiser Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (just 15 minutes outside of Croydon, easily commutable from London) 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home - enhanced by variable core hours Great benefits including company bonus, 50% staff discount and a day off for your Birthday! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Wholesale Merchandising team as click apply for full job details
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
Wholesale Assistant Merchandiser Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (just 15 minutes outside of Croydon, easily commutable from London) 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home - enhanced by variable core hours Great benefits including company bonus, 50% staff discount and a day off for your Birthday! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Wholesale Merchandising team as click apply for full job details
Assistant Production Merchandiser London, W9 About Us We are Mantis World, an award-winning B2B ethical clothing company with a passion for creating fashionable, high-quality garments that will be worn and loved for years to come. We create blank apparel that can be decorated and personalised by our clients click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2022
Full time
Assistant Production Merchandiser London, W9 About Us We are Mantis World, an award-winning B2B ethical clothing company with a passion for creating fashionable, high-quality garments that will be worn and loved for years to come. We create blank apparel that can be decorated and personalised by our clients click apply for full job details
Lead Distributor International Houndsditch, London (with hybrid remote working) Grade C Salary upto 30k Careful distribution, planning and merchandising keeps our stores well stocked and looking great! Its no mean feat. It takes a lot of innovation, creative thinking and problem solving, as challenges arise all the time click apply for full job details
Dec 16, 2022
Full time
Lead Distributor International Houndsditch, London (with hybrid remote working) Grade C Salary upto 30k Careful distribution, planning and merchandising keeps our stores well stocked and looking great! Its no mean feat. It takes a lot of innovation, creative thinking and problem solving, as challenges arise all the time click apply for full job details
Do you have strong planning , analytical and Excel skills? Can you confidently suggest calculated risks, utilising sound judgement and decision-making skills? Are you a positive communicator with proven experience in a Merchandising role? If so, this Assistant Merchandiser role could be perfect for you. About us: Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to 'make every cruise better'. We stay at the cutting edge of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022. About the role: Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser, we are recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser initially for a 6 month FTC period. This is a superb role for someone with strong planning skills and a desire to join a unique organisation. Supporting the Buying & Merchandising teams the role will maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, whilst driving sales through improved availability, forecasting and maximising profit. As merchandising point of contact for the designated category across multiple internal and external stakeholders, you will support buyers on vendor meetings and assist in the development of the Merchandising Assistants. Day to day you are the key contact for all category analysis, providing a weekly summary of performance within your category relating to sales, stock, profit, and markdown versus budget and last year. The role will manage stock intake flow to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales and minimise risks, working closely with the MA to control inventory levels, allocations and ship replenishments. Partnering with the buying team you'll help build and optimise ranges, creating seasonal strategies and forecasts, providing historical analysis to develop forward forecasts. Working closely with the Senior Merchandiser, you will update and manage the Open To Buy (OTB) for your category. About you: Advanced planning and analytical skills, including Excel / ERP skills Sound understanding of WSSI Good judgement and decision-making skills Confidence in suggesting calculated risks Strong customer demographic awareness and understanding Professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills Must be organised, methodical and efficient with excellent time keeping skills & the ability to meet stringent deadlines A desire to learn and develop skills further within the merchandising function Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Do you have strong planning , analytical and Excel skills? Can you confidently suggest calculated risks, utilising sound judgement and decision-making skills? Are you a positive communicator with proven experience in a Merchandising role? If so, this Assistant Merchandiser role could be perfect for you. About us: Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to 'make every cruise better'. We stay at the cutting edge of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022. About the role: Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser, we are recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser initially for a 6 month FTC period. This is a superb role for someone with strong planning skills and a desire to join a unique organisation. Supporting the Buying & Merchandising teams the role will maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, whilst driving sales through improved availability, forecasting and maximising profit. As merchandising point of contact for the designated category across multiple internal and external stakeholders, you will support buyers on vendor meetings and assist in the development of the Merchandising Assistants. Day to day you are the key contact for all category analysis, providing a weekly summary of performance within your category relating to sales, stock, profit, and markdown versus budget and last year. The role will manage stock intake flow to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales and minimise risks, working closely with the MA to control inventory levels, allocations and ship replenishments. Partnering with the buying team you'll help build and optimise ranges, creating seasonal strategies and forecasts, providing historical analysis to develop forward forecasts. Working closely with the Senior Merchandiser, you will update and manage the Open To Buy (OTB) for your category. About you: Advanced planning and analytical skills, including Excel / ERP skills Sound understanding of WSSI Good judgement and decision-making skills Confidence in suggesting calculated risks Strong customer demographic awareness and understanding Professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills Must be organised, methodical and efficient with excellent time keeping skills & the ability to meet stringent deadlines A desire to learn and develop skills further within the merchandising function Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.
Merchandiser - Ladieswear Retail West Midlands Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is an amazing ladieswear fashion retailer who are going throughan exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function, they are actively recruiting for Assistant Merchandisers and Junior Merchandisers Tasks. . click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Merchandiser - Ladieswear Retail West Midlands Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is an amazing ladieswear fashion retailer who are going throughan exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function, they are actively recruiting for Assistant Merchandisers and Junior Merchandisers Tasks. . click apply for full job details
Overview Reporting to the Merchandiser you will be driving category sales and profit through inventory management, availability planning and ensuring promotional activity is executed successfully What you'll be doing Trading Confidently identifies opportunities and risks and proposes solutions click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Overview Reporting to the Merchandiser you will be driving category sales and profit through inventory management, availability planning and ensuring promotional activity is executed successfully What you'll be doing Trading Confidently identifies opportunities and risks and proposes solutions click apply for full job details
Job Description This role is a part time position working 22.2 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity to join our Merchandising team as an Assistant Merchandiser within our technology division. If you are someone that isn't afraid to challenge ways of working, is passionate about all things merchandising and wants to excel in their career with a great brand, then please apply below! As Assi click apply for full job details
Dec 07, 2022
Full time
Job Description This role is a part time position working 22.2 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity to join our Merchandising team as an Assistant Merchandiser within our technology division. If you are someone that isn't afraid to challenge ways of working, is passionate about all things merchandising and wants to excel in their career with a great brand, then please apply below! As Assi click apply for full job details
Beds Are Uzzz Online Limited
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Retail Assistant Manager Location: High Wycombe Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per year. Overtime is often available if required with Commission also available. Job type: Permanent - Full Time. The working week will be Monday - Saturday with one day off in the week. Beds Are Uzzz is a family-run bed & mattress retailer who are continuing to expand across the South East of England. We are looking to recruit a new Assistant Manager to work in our Flagship Head Office Showroom in Greenford, West London, UB6 8SH. The candidate will also be required to work in one of our other showrooms from time to time which are located within circa 15-20 miles e.g. Harrow, High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead & Maidenhead. This will be a full-time permanent position to work for a family-run luxury bed retailer that has been around for over 40 years. Candidates will be at times expected to split their time between our different branches - Greenford UB6 8SH, Harrow, HA1 2RH, High Wycombe HP11 1RL, Maidenhead SL6 1DZ & Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AF. The Role: First and foremost is sales, this is face-to-face and on the phone using a consultative approach, questioning customers as to their needs and wants to present them with solutions and sensible options. Customers are driven to the store via recommendation, repeat business, or via the Beds Are Uzzz advertising methods. Responsible for making sure enquiries to the store comply with the company quoting policies. Maintaining an excellent showroom to appeal to customers. This should include input on relevant beds on display, you should liaise with the Store Manager and Operations Director surrounding any tweaks or suggestions you may have. Using the in-house CRM system to process sales, schedule deliveries, order goods and manage customer information. Arranging timely customer deliveries. Ordering from manufacturers. Make sure all orders are fully paid and in our inventory before delivery. Manage customer expectations around customer service / complaints - this is a task shared with the store manager and training will be given surrounding the company's policies. Pricing of items on display - again this information will be shared with you by the store manager. Participate in an annual stock take. Deal with banking and reconciling in the branch at the end of the day. Assisting the warehouse team in the in-store displays of new beds. Our work environment includes: On-the-job training. Growth opportunities. Pension scheme. Commission. Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate would have their own driving license. Sales or customer service experience would be necessary at a basic level, full training will be given on our products and in-house systems. Experience in furniture or bed stores again would be positive but not essential. Please see breakdown below; Very articulate. A driving license is required. Well presented. Organised. Excellent PC skills including word, excel (in-house CRM system that training will be given for). Previous sales / customer service experience (1 year minimum preferably) is required at a basic level. This role is for somebody who generally works in a team but may work on their own from time to time, so self-motivation is key. Benefits: Company events. Company pension. Employee discount. On-site parking. Sick pay. Please click APPLY and attach your CV to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Assistant Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Retail Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Sales Assistant, Customer Support, Sales Executive, Senior Merchandiser, Retail Merchandiser, may also be considered for this role.
Dec 07, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Retail Assistant Manager Location: High Wycombe Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per year. Overtime is often available if required with Commission also available. Job type: Permanent - Full Time. The working week will be Monday - Saturday with one day off in the week. Beds Are Uzzz is a family-run bed & mattress retailer who are continuing to expand across the South East of England. We are looking to recruit a new Assistant Manager to work in our Flagship Head Office Showroom in Greenford, West London, UB6 8SH. The candidate will also be required to work in one of our other showrooms from time to time which are located within circa 15-20 miles e.g. Harrow, High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead & Maidenhead. This will be a full-time permanent position to work for a family-run luxury bed retailer that has been around for over 40 years. Candidates will be at times expected to split their time between our different branches - Greenford UB6 8SH, Harrow, HA1 2RH, High Wycombe HP11 1RL, Maidenhead SL6 1DZ & Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AF. The Role: First and foremost is sales, this is face-to-face and on the phone using a consultative approach, questioning customers as to their needs and wants to present them with solutions and sensible options. Customers are driven to the store via recommendation, repeat business, or via the Beds Are Uzzz advertising methods. Responsible for making sure enquiries to the store comply with the company quoting policies. Maintaining an excellent showroom to appeal to customers. This should include input on relevant beds on display, you should liaise with the Store Manager and Operations Director surrounding any tweaks or suggestions you may have. Using the in-house CRM system to process sales, schedule deliveries, order goods and manage customer information. Arranging timely customer deliveries. Ordering from manufacturers. Make sure all orders are fully paid and in our inventory before delivery. Manage customer expectations around customer service / complaints - this is a task shared with the store manager and training will be given surrounding the company's policies. Pricing of items on display - again this information will be shared with you by the store manager. Participate in an annual stock take. Deal with banking and reconciling in the branch at the end of the day. Assisting the warehouse team in the in-store displays of new beds. Our work environment includes: On-the-job training. Growth opportunities. Pension scheme. Commission. Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate would have their own driving license. Sales or customer service experience would be necessary at a basic level, full training will be given on our products and in-house systems. Experience in furniture or bed stores again would be positive but not essential. Please see breakdown below; Very articulate. A driving license is required. Well presented. Organised. Excellent PC skills including word, excel (in-house CRM system that training will be given for). Previous sales / customer service experience (1 year minimum preferably) is required at a basic level. This role is for somebody who generally works in a team but may work on their own from time to time, so self-motivation is key. Benefits: Company events. Company pension. Employee discount. On-site parking. Sick pay. Please click APPLY and attach your CV to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Assistant Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Retail Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Sales Assistant, Customer Support, Sales Executive, Senior Merchandiser, Retail Merchandiser, may also be considered for this role.
We're working in partnership with this long standing, premium fashion business in the search for an Assistant Merchandiser for their Head Office Wholesale Team. This role will suit you if you're a logical and influential problem solver who is well versed in critical path management and supplier liaison. In this highly rewarding and challenging role, your duties will include;- Critical path managemen click apply for full job details
Nov 30, 2022
Full time
We're working in partnership with this long standing, premium fashion business in the search for an Assistant Merchandiser for their Head Office Wholesale Team. This role will suit you if you're a logical and influential problem solver who is well versed in critical path management and supplier liaison. In this highly rewarding and challenging role, your duties will include;- Critical path managemen click apply for full job details