Trading Assistant Merchandiser

4 weeks ago


Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

A key member of the Branch Merchandising team, the Trading Assistant Merchandiser supports the department by optimising trade performance to maximise sales and profit. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in merchandising as part of a dedicated team.

·        Job Title – Trading Assistant Merchandiser

·        Location – JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

·        Working rota – Monday to Friday

·        Working hours – 40 hours per Week

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Review weekly trade performance providing key messages to Merchandiser
  • Identify areas of focus & compile action plan considering:
    • Top/Key stores
    • New / Re-fit Stores
    • Over / Under Performing Stores
    • Intensive Care Stores
    • Seasonality
    • Trading events
  • Support Merchandiser in preparation for all key event planning, ensuring all store attributes are aligned with performance expectations
    • Liaise with Retail and collate pre-pack data
  • Compile & analyse market lessons learnt from all major trading events
  • Analyse previous quarter performance at store/product level outlining key messages to Merchandiser
  • Review retail feedback across markets, checking relevance & distributing to department to complete
  • Attend retail conference calls and complete minutes
  • Attend store visits. Create and execute an action plan to improve sales performance
  • Manage store stock builds, communicating key messages that ensures stores receive seasonally relevant product and have a market relevant brand mix
  • Produce & deliver store closure plans
  • Analyse performance of trade impacts & store optimisations highlighting key trends to Merchandiser
  • Investigate and answer ad hoc retail requests.

Behavioural  

  • Delivering Excellence: Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm
  • You work to deliver a high-quality service to meet personal and team expectations
  • Responsibility (delivers results): Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
  • Teamwork: You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information and supporting colleagues
  • Leadership: You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work, inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
  • Communication: You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

  • Experience within a similar role is advantageous
  • Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
  • Highly numerate and strong commercial focus
  • Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
  • Highly organised, good prioritisation and time management skills
  • Self-motivated and a proactive worker
  • Curious with a continuous learning mindset



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