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Assistant Branch Merchandiser (maternity cover)

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Matalan

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You should have merchandising experience, strong communication skills, stakeholder management experience, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality work.
  • You will drive sales and profit, support space planning, analyze performance, collaborate with teams, manage stock levels, conduct store visits, and present insights to optimize operations.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within a Merchandising or similar role would be beneficial
  • Able to communicate effectively within the team and the wider business, building strong collaborative relationships
  • Experience of internal and external stakeholder management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Support key actions and decisions to drive sales and profit and minimise markdown risk.
  • Work collaboratively with the rest of the Central Planning Team, Trading floor and wider business to build commercial relationships, identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Proactively collate divisional space plans and fixture layouts working with the Trading Teams and Visual Merchandising to deliver effective space planning.
  • Conduct regular review meetings with key stakeholders, escalating risks to Senior Space & Branch Merchandiser.
  • Support the Space & Branch Merchandiser on developing solutions to optimise top/bottom performing stores, working collaboratively with Stock Placement to influence effective stock levels.
  • Analyse exception reporting to highlight risk and opportunity stores to the Retail Field Team & Trading teams.
  • Lead store visits with the Retail Field Team, developing your knowledge on individual Store Profiling and influencing Micro Space Plan, Grading and Profiling to become the expert in your area.
  • Drive the preparation of event analysis to understand customer and store behaviour, reviewing grading/banding structures to support best stock placement, reduce markdown and optimise sales & profit opportunities.
  • Be the point of contact for the Retail Field team, working collaboratively to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
  • Plan and co-ordinate ranging, stock and option build targets for New Stores, Closures and Resites coordinating with Store Development on critical paths to support pre and post investment, highlighting opportunities and risks to the Senior Branch Merchandiser.
  • Attend regular team meetings, presenting key information and offering suggestions ideas and solutions to manage risk and opportunities.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Branch Merchandiser (maternity cover).

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Branch Merchandiser?

The main responsibilities include supporting the Space & Branch Merchandising Team to drive profitable space decisions, collaborating with retail teams, conducting regular review meetings, analyzing exception reporting, leading store visits, and planning ranging and stock targets for new stores.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Previous experience within a merchandising or similar role would be beneficial, along with strong communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, there is access to a wide range of career development opportunities.

What employee benefits does Matalan offer?

Matalan offers a 20% staff discount, Thrive Recognition Scheme, wellbeing support, life assurance, access to a Retail Rewards platform, a pension scheme, and additional benefits depending on the role and area of the business.

How does Matalan support inclusivity in the workplace?

Matalan champions equality for all and creates an inclusive culture that encourages colleagues to bring their true selves to work, fostering creativity, open-mindedness, and growth.

Is there a deadline for applications?

Yes, the position may close prior to the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received, so it is advised to apply as soon as possible.

What type of analysis is conducted in this role?

The role involves conducting event analysis to understand customer and store behavior, reviewing grading/banding structures, and analyzing exception reporting to identify risks and opportunities.

What is the purpose of store visits led by the Assistant Branch Merchandiser?

The purpose of store visits is to develop knowledge on individual store profiling, influence micro space planning, grading, and profiling to become an expert in the area.

Who does the Assistant Branch Merchandiser report to?

The Assistant Branch Merchandiser supports and reports to the Senior Space & Branch Merchandiser.

Matalan

Find Your Fit. Shape The Future.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, when we say there’s no other retailer like Matalan, we really mean it! There’s an honesty and energy here that allows our people to shine, which our colleagues, customers and suppliers love. With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, we’re a thriving, omnichannel value retailer that’s going places and delivering year on year growth. If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place. We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail. We make sure every voice is heard, nurture the ambitions of our people and invest in their future. Our amazing and diverse people make us who we are and our values are the driving force behind everything we do: Think Customer, Think Family, Be Real, Be the Best. Talent is quickly spotted and nurtured, and there are lots of opportunities to tailor make your own career and learn with us. Right now, Matalan is stepping in to a new age and embracing the changing face of retail. We have some exciting opportunities across the business in Retail and Logistics, as well as Ecommerce, Marketing, Technology and Product at our Head Office in Liverpool and our new Creative Hub in London.