Assistant Merchandiser

What you'll bring to the team:
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for an **Assistant Merchandiser** to join our Group Retail team on a **6-month fixed-term basis**. The role will be based at our Merlin Technical Hub office based in the thrilling Thorpe Park Resort, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.

Reporting to the Merchandiser, the Assistant Merchandiser will support the end-to-end assortment review process for key categories within our Global Retail product portfolio. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our product assortment is streamlined, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Other key responsibilities include;
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Data Collection**: Gather SKU information, including specifications and photographs, to create a centralised assortment database.
- ** Supplier Collaboration**: Build strong relationships with suppliers and attractions, ensuring accurate and timely data input into Merlin systems.
- ** Category Analysis**: Work with the Merchandiser to evaluate product capabilities, group similar products, and recommend changes to optimise the assortment.
- ** Support Decision-Making**: Provide analytical support and data insights to facilitate assortment reviews and improve stock and sales performance.- **️ Process Improvement**: Help rationalise product categories, identifying opportunities to eliminate duplicates and low-performing items.
- ** Collaboration**: Partner with the Supply Chain and Merchandising teams to understand supplier and delivery capabilities.
- ** RFP Support**: Assist in collating data for RFPs (Requests for Proposals) on critical assortment components.

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Qualifications & Experience:

- Considerable Merchandising experience
- Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must
- Strong analytical skills and forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Experience of working on product assortments
- An adaptable team player
- Excellent communication skills
- both verbal and written
- Proactive problem solver
- Highly organised and able to deal with competing priorities

**Benefits**:
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more

Pay Range: From GBP £26,000.00/Yr.