Assistant Merchandiser

A fantastic opportunity to join an established contemporary global fashion brand owned by George Davies. Our team at FG4 are all like-minded passionate individuals who are empowered to move the brand for ward.

**About us?**

Established in 2011, FG4 is an exciting fashion brand for girls, boys, and women. FG4 is a true lifestyle brand, built around the principles of great design and great quality, with amazing attention to detail. With over 60 stores in Saudi Arabia (27 women’s, 32 kids) and 6 kids stores in the United Arab Emirates and now expanded globally with womenswear into fur ther middle eastern countries, we remain the fastest growing brand in the Middle Eastern fashion market.

**Why Work Here?**

If you are looking for a new challenge within a dynamic team then this is the role for you. We are located in a beautiful Cotswold studio nestled in a sleepy village away from all the hustle and bustle of city life to ensure creativity is at the forefront of our minds when product alive. We live by a fun, friendly and hardworking office atmosphere.

Our product has a boutique feel which you will be involved in from star t to finish and have influence on building a well-designed and ver y detailed range.

You will be working alongside some of the best in the business who you can learn from and get creative with.

**What are we looking for?**

Someone who is wanting to begin there career in Merchandising, have a passion for fashion and a desire to add value to all our stunning collections.

You must have the ability to prioritise and organise your day and adapt to change. You must be an excellent communicator to all levels of the business.

**What skills do you need?**

**Practical**:

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Proficient user of Microsoft packages
- Garment knowledge
- Retail/Manufacturing knowledge
- Good Numeracy and understanding of figures

**Personal**:

- Work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Good team player
- Flexible
- Hard working and committed
- Self-motivated and passionate
- Proactive approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to adapt style in accordance to requirements
- Able to multi task and prioritise
- Logical thinker
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to organise self and others

**The role?**
- Understanding and interpreting supplier critical path in order to identify potential issues.
- Raising contracts.
- Analysing sales through use of bible and best sellers.
- Monitoring shipments to ensure timely delivery into store.
- Complete knowledge of garment aesthetics on booked styles and managing approvals and rejections in conjunction with senior team
- Preparing and checking DPL’s and invoices for sign off and update relevant systems
- Prepare and understand bestsellers, Monday books, Product Performance
- Updating and reporting on monthly launch availability
- Can communicate brand and customer profile and position in the market
- POS sample management
- Supporting all product areas of the business as required
- Housekeeping for the entire department
- systems, samples, approvals and documentation.
- Competitive Shops, identifying threats and opportunities
- Meeting preparation and note taking
- Take a lead role in weekly progress meetings both internal and directly with factories and hubs via telephone and video conferences

**The offer?**
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: Competitive
- Working for a fast-paced global fashion brand
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays (days increase with length of service)
- Private medical insurance available
- Company pension scheme
- Sample Sales
- Friendly communal snug area within the studio to give colleagues the chance to relax
- A fun and friendly team where we encourage Friday buffets and team nights out
- A beautifully maintained studio in the heart of the infamous Cotswolds

**Sound good to you?**

Then we would love to hear from you

**Salary**: Up to £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday