Retail Merchandising Admin Assistant

REGATTA; Urmston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Do you have good interpersonal and communication skills?

Looking for a role where you support your merchandising team with administrative support in the planning, trading and potentializing product sales?

If so, we have an opportunity for a Retail Merchandising Admin Assistant to join our Merchandising team!

The Impact you will have in this role is:

1. Creating and distributing weekly and monthly reports of sales and stock figures to support management decision making and forward planning.
2. Update and key price changes and promotions on the system and communicate to Retail.
3. Responsible for ensuring sales data is collated and uploaded onto the system in a timely manner.
4. Responsible for raising seasonal and in season orders on the system.
5. Working with Assistant Merchandisers to assist in identifying supply chain issues and dealing with problems or delays as they arise.
6. Stock Allocation: Keying stock allocations onto the system to ensure appropriate quantities of stock to stores in line with the seasonal Merchandising strategy.
7. Actioning authorised allocation adjustments (and making recommendations) in line with the theme calendar, to include events, seasonal trends, etc.
8. Maintain minimum credible display stock levels in line with the MDQs and store grading. Working with AM ensuring that stores are turning on appropriate cover and that the stock is in the right place for sales- including for promotions and incentives.
9. Proactively monitoring new store stock levels and working with colleagues (merchandising and retail) to formulate recommendations for adjustments and reallocations as appropriate.
10. In line with Merchandisers instruction ensure all stock movements are managed and processed onto the system.
11. Respond to all stock queries from Areas.
12. Conduct ad-hoc store / stock reporting, as required.

As our future Retail Merchandising Admin Assistant, you will have:

1. Education to A level or equivalent including a Grade C GCSE math's
2. Relevant retail experience in store is desirable
3. Basic knowledge of Merchandising
4. Ability to communicate effectively both 1-2-1 and in larger groups.
5. A can-do approach to problem solving.
6. Excellent attention to detail
7. Good interpersonal and communication skills
8. Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask.
9. Interest in working with Data and Analytics.
10. Proactive desire to learn.

We can offer you:

1. Profit Share Bonus: Enjoy a discretionary bonus based on the company's success.
2. Future-Proof Pension: Secure your retirement with our comprehensive pension plan.
3. Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement
4. Buy More Leave: Buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year
5. Exclusive Discounts: Get special discounts across all our brands.
6. Perks at Your Fingertips: Access a variety of benefits through our company website.
7. Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
8. Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes after 2 years of service.
9. Celebrate You: Take advantage of birthday hours to celebrate your special day.
10. Wellness Walks: Join company walks to stay active and connect with colleagues.
11. Inspiring Workspace: Work in a state-of-the-art Head Office environment.
12. Volunteer Day: Enjoy a paid day off to give back to your community.
13. Hassle-Free Parking: Free, secure on-site parking for all employees.
14. Delicious Dining: Enjoy meals at our subsidized canteen, featuring Starbucks coffee.
15. Cycle to Work: Save on travel with our cycle-to-work scheme.
16. Fitness Perks: Access discounted gym memberships at various locations.
17. Convenient Facilities: Freshen up with our on-site shower facilities, complete with hairdryers and straighteners.

Our Regatta Family:
The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.
It's a friendly, supportive family business - a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences our customers really appreciate.
The thing we all have in common, is that we share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Our investment in the environment:
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Regatta Group, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Take the leap-join us in making a difference, both for our team and the world around us!