Job title: Assistant Branch Merchandiser Wallis.

Job description:
Assistant Branch Merchandiser – Wallis The Role - A great opportunity has arisen within the Wallis brand for a trend driven Assistant Branch Merchandiser to join the team. The role is main purpose is p otentialising the trading of Wallis stores, maximizing profit and sales densities. Key responsibilities - Driving sales and reducing markdown across key markets in the brand. This will include store visits, weekly KPI reviews and option/depth management. Understand reports, effect change and be results driven. Analyse ‘exception’ stores, changing focus where required each wk – proactively make amendments to their stock package/tiering/builds, constantly challenge and measure results. Review high profile stores daily to drive sales. Review markdown monitor to advise AM’s on who is turning slow/fast – take responsibility for transfer rig stock around the area where required and suggesting BOGOF when necessary. Be involved in new store openings, closures and mods. Focus on new stores once open to maintain/improve performance. Identifying store performance trends, risks and opportunities and providing feedback to the Branch Merchandising manager. Working with the merchandising teams to feedback stock opportunities across store types and areas and influence the allocation strategy accordingly. Regular communication with retail stores, area managers, Regional controllers and Brand Directors. Prep for and attend any relevant External Business meetings. Regular store visits with area managers and head of retail. The role requires a strong decision maker who can influence senior levels of Head Office and retail and is able to challenge and grow the retail and Branch Merchandising strategy. Desired skills & experience - Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure Communication and presentation Numerate and analytical Time management Highly organized Ability to understand both Head Office strategy and retail needs to drive sales Excel knowledge to an intermediate/advanced level If you have the relevant experience, and are interested in discussing any of our opportunities further, please send us your CV ASAP and somebody from the Arcadia internal Talent Team will be in touch. Our Reward & Benefits Package Core Benefits- Access to our Pension Scheme Staff Discount – 25%+ in Arcadia and 20% in BHS (some exclusions apply) Interest free Season Ticket Loan Holiday Trading – Buying/Selling Discretionary Bonus Scheme – Giving the opportunity to add to your salary and benefits Extras – We also offer a range of extra benefits including external discounts through our ‘uSave’ website. There are thousands of offers to choose from including High Street and online shopping deals as well as a number of spa breaks and holidays. If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to find out more about this exciting role, please send us your CV today! We regret, due to volume, only suitable applicants will be contacted. The Brand – Weve come a long way since our first store opened in the 1920s. Owned by Sir Philip Green and part of the Arcadia Group, we now have over 330 stores throughout the UK, Eire and Europe and have evolved into a premium high street Brand. The Wallis product is one that does not conform. It combines stylish, flattering shapes with modern glamour to truly reflect the spirit of women today. With passion and enthusiasm for our jobs, our product and our Brand, we are very proud of the role we all play in making Wallis so successful. We invest a lot of time and energy in our people and ensure every one of our employees, at whatever level, is continually developing their leadership skills, commercial knowledge and natural retail flair. Our people show innovation, take ownership, challenge the norm and play an active part in driving our business forward.

Employer Name: UK Recruitment

Form of contact: Recruiter

Job short description: General office clerks

Country: United Kingdom

Region: LONDON

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly