Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser - Accessorize Ref: MON12709 Salary: Competitive Department: Merchandising Location: Notting Hill Village, London (W11) Position type: Permanent Hours / Duration: 37.5 Closing date: 30/09/2026 At Accessorize were dedicated to offering accessories that enable all women to express themselves. Since 1984 weve offered the accessories that make the outfit.Were committed to giving back and supporting the community, particularly by working with charities that support women. Were also constantly improving our sustainability efforts by making conscious choices with the materials we use and our production processes. Our team design in-house at our Notting Hill studio and we source globally and ethically.Our first store opened in the iconic Covent Garden, a fashion-forward shopping destination both then and now. In the years since we've grown to include stores worldwide.Were now looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Accessorize Merchandising team. We are looking for an individual with analytical mind that have proven experience within merchandising roles in Fashion and Retail and ready to prove themselves and take on a new challenge.What will do you do as an Assistant Merchandiser?Assists in the management of stock levels in order to maximise profit through sales.Assists in managing allocations, ensuring allocation plans are met.Supports the sale process in order to maximise sales, whilst protecting margin and profitEnsures all departmental, brand analysis and reports are accurately produced, maintained and circulated on a weekly basis: Monday trade, in season trade, pre-season trade and end of season analysisOversees markdowns and promotionsOversees and maintains Brand KPI sheets.Monitors and analyses deliveries, working closely with suppliers and ensuring that the needs of the business are being met.Negotiates with suppliers on the cost price and delivery dates.Ensures cost price reduction in relation to deliveriesSupports multi-channel analysesResponsible for updating the WSSI and assisting in departmental forecastingSupport the merchandiser with solid analysis and preparation for all key meetings including sign offs and strategies.Opportunities to be made responsible for product areas in end to end planning to trading over time..Works closely with Merchandisers, Channel Merchandising, Buying, VM and the Web trade Team to deliver timely and accurate stock packagesSupports the merchandising team in creating seasonal sales and buying plans that will maximise commercial opportunities.Supports merchandiser monitoring stock on continuity lines, maximising sales opportunity.Plans induction for new employees within the merchandising teamSupports Merchandiser to ensure company and department information is communicated effectively to team through weekly team meetingsCoaches and Develops team members at a junior levelWhat will do need to succeed as an Assistant Merchandiser?Interest in working in within fashion retailProven track record in multi-productStrong analytical and advanced Excel skillsAbility to identify key trends and emerging opportunities in line with customer profileExperience of managing a team and supporting sign offsConfident and articulate communicator, with an ability to build strong cross functional relationshipsAbility to deliver to tight timescales and work under pressureStrong negotiation skillsWhat will we offer you in return?Competitive salary23 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice schemeBonus day off each year after 6 months serviceA pension that you will automatically be enrolled in after 3 monthsLife assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)A flexible working approachEarly pay day Friday finishA generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our productsInterest free season ticket loansAdditional discounts such as Westfield discount, Taste card membership etcIf this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today.At Monsoon Accessorize we dont focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.TPBN1_UKTJ