Merchandising Admin Assistant

Are you analytical and commercially minded and have a curiosity about the merchandising journey? Do you thrive on problem solving and enjoy working with numbers and data? If so, this could be the perfect first step into merchandising at Hobbs.

As the Merchandising Admin Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of ensuring we have the right products in the right place, at the right time. You'll be a vital assistant to the Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandiser on the department, directly contributing to the stock management and allocation of our range that sets our brand apart.

What You'll Do:

• As the Merchandising Admin Assistant, you'll be analysing data and preparing reports to help inform key business decisions on the department.
• You'll manage of stock intake, liaising with our suppliers and warehouse, ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time.
• You'll actively contribute to maintaining our merchandising systems, keeping all product information accurate and up to date, helping us stay ahead of the curve.
• As the Merchandising Admin Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting with promotion and markdown strategies to help us achieve our commercial targets.
• Immersing yourself in the Hobbs brand, you'll gain deep knowledge of our business and actively contribute to the delivery of a profitable range.

Who You'll Be:

You'll be commercially aware, with a strong eye for detail and working collaboratively with different teams. Most importantly, you're eager to learn and soak up knowledge from our experienced Merchandising team from day one.

While any previous exposure to a merchandising environment (through work, placements, or internships) would be a bonus, it's not essential. We're looking for someone who brings:

• A commercial mindset and a desire to contribute to the success of the Hobbs brand.
• Resourceful communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• High motivation and a proactive attitude, always looking for ways to contribute and learn.

What's in it for you?

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go.  Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Whistles and Phase Eight, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Plus much more

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren't stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.