Quest Search & Selection are currently recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser for an established fashion & accessories retailer within a branded, luxury environment.
This omnichannel business is a well-recognised brand within the UK and globally, currently stocking both own-label and branded products within a luxury/premium setting.
Key Responsibilities of this Assistant Merchandiser role:
*Analyse sales and stock data to drive trading actions and forecasting for continuity lines, managing reorders and stock control.
*Build strong supplier and brand relationships, securing in-season repeats and managing slow-moving stock and returns.
*Oversee stock intake and warehouse flow, liaising with Buying, Distribution and Brand teams.
*Propose and model promotional activity, lead mid-season trading reviews, and deliver insight to inform Buying strategy.
*Provide ad-hoc analysis, manage and develop a Merchandise Admin Assistant, and conduct store visits to identify opportunities and risks.
Key Requirements of this Assistant Merchandiser role:
*Having experience at Assistant Merchandiser level (essential)
*Experience working with branded product (highly desirable)
*Background within a department store, fashion, accessories, footwear, or handbags environment
*Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data
*Experience managing or mentoring an Allocator or MAA desirable but not essential
*Numerically strong, commercially minded, and a collaborative team player
Benefits of this Assistant Merchandiser role:
*Life assurance
*Hybrid working (4 days in Central London Head Office)
*Gym discounts
*Summer hours - 3pm finish on Fridays
*Retail Trust support
If this sounds like you and you are keen to progress your Assistant Merchandiser career, please apply quoting reference no. JO-2602-115387
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.