Merchandising Assistant
5 days ago
**Merchandising Assistant required to work from our head office in Accrington. Up to £22,000 per annum.About Bensons for Beds** We're Bensons for Beds We put Sleep Wellness at the heart of everything we do. With 100 years of experience in sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience. We have170+ locations and employ c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission.
**The Role - Merchandising Assistant ** We are currently looking for an experienced merchandising assistant to join our team.
Working within the Merchandising team, liaising directly with our stores and suppliers ordering shop floor replacements. Ensuring all the store display stock has been booked in correctly - Planning new products into the business, stores, and warehouses.
**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:
- Assist in the production of the promotional sales performance documents and the distribution of weekly sales
- Providing suppliers with weekly sales data.
- Controlling stock levels in stores based on the product range plan.
- Creating store purchase orders and liaising with the suppliers to ensure the product is delivered on time and in full.
- Maintaining the outstand store purchases orders.
- Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance.
- Managing the distribution of stock into the business for all new ranges, by agreeing timescales and delivery dates and completing the necessary paperwork.
- Assist with stock packages for new store openings/refurbishments
**Personal Attributes**:
- Self-motivated & able to work on own initiative.
- Well-developed decision-making ability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Well-developed organizational abilities
- Enthusiastic in approach
**Essential Skills and Qualifications**:
- 5 x GCSEs (including English & Maths) Grades (A-C)
- Previous experience within a merchandising/retail environment
- Computer Literate
- Experience of using MS Excel, Word & Outlook
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Well organised with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise and work under own initiative.
- Willingness to accept and promote change and new ideas
- Ability to work as part of an effective team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Well-developed verbal and written skills
- Strong Customer Focus
- Strong numerical ability
- Strong commercial awareness
Previous experience within a merchandising/retail environment is desirable but not essential.
-
Assistant Merchandiser
2 weeks ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Studio Retail Ltd Full time**Assistant Merchandiser (Home)** **Accrington, Lancashire** **Salary - Competitive + Benefits** **Permanent** **About us** Now part of the Fraser Group, Studio Retail Ltd are one of the largest online value retailers in the UK, providing a personal shopping service to over 1.9 million customers each year through our award-winning App. And studio.co.uk...
-
Merchandising Assistant
7 days ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Bensons for Beds Full timeWorking within the Merchandising team, liaising directly with our stores and suppliers ordering shop floor replacements. Ensuring all the store display stock has been booked in correctly - Planning new products into the business, stores, and warehouses. **Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**: - Assist in the production of the promotional sales...
-
Administrator - Merchandising
1 week ago
Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom Bensons for Beds Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per yearAre you highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a friendly, driven merchandising team? We're seeking an Administrator focused on Merchandising operations, supporting our buying, product and commercial teams to ensure our ranges are delivered with accuracy, speed, and efficiency. At Bensons for Beds, you'll play a key part in ensuring our...
-
Merchandising Admin
1 week ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Bensons for Beds Full timeBensons for Beds is looking for a new Merchandising Admin to join our team based in Accrington. You will support the Merchandising team in the completion of all administrative tasks relating to the running of the department. **Who do we want?** - Understanding of Merchandising - Experience of working within an administrative role previously - Experience of...
-
Junior Merchandiser
5 days ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Bensons for Beds Full timeWe are looking for a talented Junior Merchandiser to plan, control and manage stock. In this role, you will be working as part of the merchandising team to maximise commercial opportunities through accurate stock forecasting and management. This will involve planning and forecasting to control SKUs and maximise sell-through and achieve stock targets to...
-
Sales Assistant
2 weeks ago
Accrington, United Kingdom CGX (BuySellBuyback) Full time**CGX Buy, Sell and Buyback** We sell a large range of new and used items at great prices. Our buyback service also enables you to get cash for your items when you need it, without getting rid of them for good. Customer service is always at the forefront of what we do, and our well-trained staff are always on hand to answer any questions you might...
-
Shop Assistant/cashier
1 week ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Corner Express Ltd Full time**Job Summary** **Duties** - Greet customers warmly and assist them with their enquiries in a professional manner. - Support merchandising efforts by arranging products attractively and ensuring stock levels are maintained. - Utilise upselling techniques to maximise sales opportunities while maintaining excellent customer service standards. - Handle...
-
Sales Assistant
2 weeks ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Card Factory Full timeJob Introduction **Location: Accrington** **Contracted Hours Available: 8** **This is a Fixed Term Contract.** Main Responsibilities We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Sales Assistant to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. The pace is fast, our standards are high and...
-
Store Team Lead: Drive Sales, Service
3 days ago
Accrington, United Kingdom Matalan Full timeA leading UK retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Accrington to support the Store Manager in exceeding sales targets and delivering KPIs. The successful candidate will develop and lead a high performing team, drive merchandise presentation, and engage in customer service excellence. Previous retail management experience is required,...
-
Shop Assistant/Cashier
2 weeks ago
Accrington BB QQ, United Kingdom Corner Express Full time £1,040 - £1,560 per yearJob SummaryWe are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Shop Assistant to join our retail team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent service to customers, maintaining store organisation, and supporting sales through effective merchandising and upselling techniques. Fluency in multiple languages, including English and...