Ref: BBBH29643
Merchandise Assistant - Retail Head Office Graduate Opportunity
Merchandising Assistant - Retail Head Office Graduate Positions
Greater Manchester
£17,500 + benefits (25 days holiday + bank holidays, staff discount, corporate discounts, wellbeing initiatives, free fruit, coffee and tea, subsidized canteen and BBQ's in summer)
Role Profile
Our client, a leading fashion retailer based in Greater Manchester, is looking to appoint a number of Merchandising Assistants to join their close-knit and lively head office team due to internal promotions. Working on a specific department, you will play a key part in maximising commercial opportunities on product categories across all retail channels. These are entry level positions that will ideally suit numerically strong graduates with a degree in a subject such as Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance etc. looking to kickstart their career! This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, analytical and driven graduate to join a fast-paced and growing retail business that can offer further learning and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Preparing weekly reports for trade meetings
- Reporting and analysis
- Updating the system with ETA / availability from suppliers
- Liaising with the warehouse re. delivery dates
- Adjusting prices on the system
- Ensuring all products arriving in the warehouse have the correct Cost and Retail prices and that the margins reflect correctly
- Managing line cards in conjunction with the Merchandiser
- Reconciling supplier order books
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
- A relevant degree (Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Finance etc.) is essential
- A good level of IT ability, specifically Microsoft Office / Excel
- Strong numerical skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, hit deadlines and prioritise workload
- Attention to detail
- Confident with strong communication skills
- Hardworking, proactive and driven
- Passionate about product, the market and brand awareness
- Commercial mindset
Client information
Our client is a leading fashion retailer based in Greater Manchester
Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays, staff discount, corporate discounts, wellbeing initiatives, free fruit, coffee and tea, subsidized lunch and BBQ's in summer.
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