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Assistant Merchandiser

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: East London
Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum
REF: 5255_1743702813
Contact Email: sophie@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this thriving fashion brand as an Assistant Merchandiser. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the merchandising team, forecasting sales, identifying opportunities, and creating a strategy across the business.

This role would suit someone currently working at a Assistant Merchandiser level or an MAA ready for their next step, who is ambitious, organised, and passionate about product. Based in East London / Essex, with Friday's working from home.


Main responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee the accurate production of weekly, monthly, and seasonal stock and sales reports

  • Contribute to seasonal strategy discussions, using sales data to guide product range selections during meetings

  • Maintain and update merchandising summaries

  • Take ownership of reviews and returns reports, presenting actionable insights to the wider team

  • Ensure seamless end-of-season markdowns and price adjustments are reflected online and communicate updates across teams

  • Coordinate product transfers, stock locations, and shipment samples, handling write-offs and adjustments as needed

  • Support the Commercial Manager in the intake process, liaising with suppliers and partners to ensure timely shipments and accurate delivery schedules

  • Serve as a point of contact for commercial trading events, including pop-ups, trade shows, and marketing activations.


Person Specification:

  • Experience at MAA or Assistant Merchandiser level within the fashion industry

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment

  • A sharp eye for accuracy and attention to detail

  • A team player who is flexible and thrives in cross-departmental collaboration