Junior Merchandiser

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for this omni channel retail business. The business is looking to add to their omnichannel & trading team to drive forward their stores & online strategy to provide a seamless Customer Experience.

This role is to work with the Buyer to maximise sales and margins within the Womenswear & Home ranges, in line with the Company strategy.

The roles and responsibilities of this Junior Merchandiser position -- To be pivotal in driving department strategy in planning, managing and achieving the targeted measures of sales, stock turn, markdown and profit.
- working closely with the buyer to construct commercial ranges.
- To manage the in-season Open-to-Buy down to category level using the WSSI and Compass.
- By effective range planning and markdown control, manage Terminal Stocks to keep within budgeted levels.
- Consistently manage the supply base, monitoring commitment and Intake, and to work closely with the supplier to minimise lead times, create flexibility and improve availability.
- To train, motivate and develop the Junior / Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Administrator

The requirements of this Junior Merchandiser position -- You are operating at a Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser level
- Ideally has come from a fashion background but open to different other retail sectors
- A proven self-starter
- Excellent knowledge of forecasting principles
- Has worked closely in driving a a department or company strategy and leading a team
- Excellent knowledge of forecasting principles
- Strong stakeholder experience

The benefits of this Junior Merchandiser position -- Relocation package if you are not local to the area
- Holidays
- Contributory Pension
- Great Head Office environment

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.