Job Description
We are seeking a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to support a fast-paced buying team across a portfolio of categories. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with buyers, retailers, and internal teams, using data and insight to influence trading decisions and drive sales growth.
This is a hands-on analytical role suited to someone who enjoys working with large data sets, identifying trends, and translating insight into clear, actionable recommendations. Previous experience is not essential, as training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Produce weekly trade reports, delivering clear insights that highlight performance, risks, opportunities, and inform trading decisions
Update and manage dashboards to support commercial decision-making
Analyse weekly market and competitor data, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks
Deliver regular SKU-level forecast versus performance reporting
Build a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitor activity
Support pricing strategy through regular reporting on price sensitivity
Review in-store space performance, identifying opportunities to grow sales and profitability, including value-per-bay analysis
Work closely with buyers on the promotional calendar, including managing retail promotion loading
Review supplier performance and provide clear insights
Collaborate with the ecommerce and inventory planning teams to support online growth, stock availability, and stock movement
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through a right-first-time approach
Skills & Experience Required
Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and drive commercial action
Excellent numeracy skills and high attention to detail
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage workload peaks at short notice
A positive, proactive mindset
A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with enthusiasm for improving performance and identifying new opportunities
Very generous benefist package to include;
- 28 days AL plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working, 2 days office.
- Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection
- Learning and development opportunities
- Additional leave: volunteering, family-friendly, and loyalty schemes
- Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site gym, parking and cafe
- Private medical insurance
You'll be joining a business that is genuinely passionate about what it does and invests in its people. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and commercially driven, with a strong focus on development, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an environment where ideas are valued, contribution is recognised, and people are encouraged to grow their careers while making a real impact.
Interested?
If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
