Assistant Merchandiser

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser

Essex / East London Hybrid | Fashion Retail | Full-Time | £Competitive

Are you a commercially driven Assistant Merchandiser ready to make your mark within one of the UK's fastest-growing fashion brands?

We're partnering with an exciting womenswear business that has built a loyal global following through bold product, strong community values and a distinctive approach to feel-good fashion. As the brand continues its impressive growth journey, they're looking for an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser to join their collaborative and fast-paced team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MAA or AM who loves trading product, analysing performance and influencing commercial decisions within a modern, scaling retail business.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Merchandising and wider teams across Buying, Design, Ecommerce and Wholesale, you'll play a key role in driving sales, optimising stock and supporting the performance of multiple product categories.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy balancing analysis with commercial decision-making and want exposure across a rapidly evolving omnichannel fashion business.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting weekly and seasonal trading analysis across multiple departments

Producing reports, sales analysis and performance insights to support key business decisions

Managing WSSI documents and merchandising reporting

Monitoring stock levels, size performance and allocations to maximise sales opportunities

Supporting stock flow across ecommerce, retail and wholesale channels

Working closely with Buying and Production teams to manage critical paths and launches

Identifying risks and opportunities through trading and customer behaviour analysis

Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Maintaining accurate reporting, forecasting and stock data

What We're Looking For

Previous experience within an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandising role, ideally within fashion retail

Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills and confidence interpreting data

Commercial awareness and understanding of customer behaviour

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience across ecommerce and retail channels would be highly beneficial

A genuine passion for product, fashion and trading

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business at an incredibly exciting stage of growth, where creativity, collaboration and ambition are genuinely valued. You'll gain broad exposure across the business, work alongside passionate teams and have real opportunity to develop your merchandising career within a highly entrepreneurial environment.

The business offers:

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Generous staff discount

Health & wellbeing support

A collaborative and social culture

Real progression opportunities within a scaling global brand

If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, influence trading decisions and be part of a passionate fashion team - we'd love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

High Beech

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£35,000 Per Month

Published at

01-06-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English