Assistant Merchandiser - Brands - Superdry

Senior Assistant Merchandiser Brands
Superdry
Lets Take it On
Brands
42000 to 45000
Enderby Head Office Leicestershire

This is an exciting opportunity to manage our partnership with one of our biggest wholesale brands Superdry! You will be operating at a senior assistant level or be looking to take on more accountability as well as make influential decisions. You will have autonomy to directly impact brand performance.

Lets talk quality When it comes to UK retail its hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the Brands field this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.

Merchandising

• Are you passionate about analysis trading managing stock and relationship development

Your Role:

Fostering a Positive Relationship with Senior Managers at Superdry:Act as the main point of contact for Superdry and collaborate closely with Superdry to curate commercial collections that align with customer preferences and market trends. Ensure timely communication and collaboration to facilitate smooth trading processes.

Driving Sales Profitability and Building Relationships:Develop strategies to grow sales and profitability for key brands while fostering excellent relationships. Proactively identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement through effective merchandising and pricing strategies. Build rapport with brand representatives to strengthen partnerships and enhance collaboration.

Internal Collaboration and Business Knowledge: Liaise with internal departments to ensure alignment and support for brand initiatives and develop a comprehensive understanding of the companys business operations and objectives to inform decisionmaking and strategy development.

Managing Sales Budgets and Profit: Develop and manage sales budgets for key brands ensuring alignment with overall financial goals. Monitor sales performance against targets and implement strategies to optimise profitability.

Preparing Packs and Conducting Brand Visits:Prepare comprehensive packs prior to selection meetings providing insights into historical performance and future opportunities. Conduct brand visits to select future season ranges and review trading performance gathering insights for decisionmaking.

InSeason Trading and Markdown Management: Monitor inseason sales performance to identify opportunities for maximising sales and minimising markdowns. Implement effective trading strategies to optimise inventory levels and pricing ensuring alignment with sales targets.

Training and Nurturing Trainee Merchandisers:Take an active role in training and mentoring trainee merchandisers providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional development.

About You

Great Communication Skills: Prepare clear and engaging presentations for internal meetings and brand partner discussions. Tailor your communication style to your audience ensuring information is conveyed effectively and actively listen to feedback and respond thoughtfully to questions or concerns.

Solid Technical Merchandising Skills:Utilise your technical expertise to analyse data forecast sales and plan inventory effectively. Ensure accuracy in merchandise systems and contract negotiations to support successful trading relationships. Stay updated on industry best practices and trends to enhance your merchandising capabilities.

Energetic Enthusiastic and SelfConfident: Approach your role with energy and enthusiasm inspiring others with your passion and positivity. Demonstrate confidence in your abilities and decisions especially when presenting information or leading discussions.

OpenMindedness to New Ways of Working: Embrace innovation and creativity actively seeking out new ideas and solutions to challenges. Be receptive to feedback and different perspectives recognizing that diverse viewpoints can lead to better outcomes. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation within your team.

Enjoyment of the Product/Trend Side of the Role: Immerse yourself in the world of products and trends staying informed about the latest developments and innovations. Use your passion for products and trends to drive creative merchandising strategies and inspire your team. Actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with design teams and brand partners to bring innovative products to market.

Your Team

Joining the Brands Team at Next during this period of growth is an incredible opportunity! As a Senior Assistant Merchandiser youll play a vital role in fostering relationships with external brands and curating collections that resonate with customers and market trends. Its an exciting time to be part of a team thats at the forefront of expanding Nexts brand offerings and catering to diverse customer preferences!

Your Benefits

Well discuss more of what youll get when you work for Next at interview but heres an overview of what you can expect:

• Profitrelated bonus
• 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
• Contributions into a pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
• A fantastic restaurant
• Staff shop
• Free parking onsite
• 25% staff discount on most Next products either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
• National and local discounts on goods and services
• A digital GP healthcare service

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or longterm condition feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include Workplace Adjustments in the subject line) or call us on 0 and leave a voicemail.

We encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.