Assistant Merchandiser

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Castore Full time

Castore exists for one single reason - to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of **BETTER NEVER STOPS,** an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

**What’s the Job?**

The Assistant Merchandiser will support the Merchandiser in running departments through maximizing sales and profit opportunities, while minimising markdown spend. Supporting the growth of the department through providing accurate analysis, commercial suggestions and proactive trading suggestions.

**What will I do?**
- Support the Merchandiser to maximise the profitability of the ranges, the stores and the digital business and to deliver in-season actions to maximise profit opportunities.
- Create and maintain an accurate intake and delivery schedule
- Complete weekly analysis of department, product and store performance in order to establish trading patterns
- Ensure line cards are maintained on a weekly basis; propose rebuy dates and volumes required
- Identify best and worst sellers and make recommendations
- Provide relevant analytics to support commercial decisions, taking appropriate action to influence the achievement of business goals
- Manage MAA daily activity, workload and priorities and delegate effectively whilst creating learning opportunities

**What skills and qualities will I need?**

Key skills:

- Already an Assistant merchandiser or strong MAA looking for the next step up.
- Strong Excel skills, with a high level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs.
- Some exposure to the WSSI/forecasting tools would be beneficial
- Some managerial experience would be desirable but not essential.
- Netsuite experience would be beneficial but not essential

Personal Qualities:

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
- High level of accuracy
- Enthusiasm and determination to thrive in a fast growing business.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Demonstrate logical analysis and positive problem solving skills
- Highly motivated with a can do attitude in line with the companies Better Never Stops Ethos

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office bar and breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand



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