Assistant Branch Merchandiser - #1770046

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Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across both the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries around the world. The company is entering a period of sustained growth both through additional stores, expansion of sales on its online channels and through third party partners both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the group has over the years built an enviable position as the specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories which has given it a unique position at the high end of the high street

About the role

Our dynamic Merchandising team are looking for an Assistant Branch Merchandising to support with the management of all aspects of branch merchandising, consistently analysing and reviewing performance and space

The role requires someone who is highly analytical and proactive to be a strategic influence within the business reporting to the Senior Branch Merchandiser

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vital team member that will play an important role in maximising performance across all categories through our retail FP & Outlet stores in UK & Europe

Confident to challenge and grow sales working internally with the Product Merchandise teams, Retail, Area Managers & externally with our host partners

Accurate use of reporting tool (we have Power BI reporting tool) and excel to provide reports, analysis and recommendations to optimise stock & therefore sales & profit potential

Provide Analysis and feedback stock opportunities across stores and product areas and influence the allocation strategy accordingly liaising with the core product merchandising teams to drive sales

Monitoring store option and stock capacities and taking action when required

Provide and analyse commercial information relating to the business

Review in season ranging where relevant and influence changes where required to increase sales at store level

Working alongside the allocation team to ensure merchandise strategies and trading actions are completed

Liaising with our Area managers & flagship stores regarding any stock and sales issues coming up with a solution and ensuring a resolution is actioned

Liaising with other departments such as: retail, finance, distribution and visual merchandisers to ensure KPIs are met and exceeded

Regular communication with Partners, retail stores & area managers

Effectively plan sales & markdown strategies and managing stock levels into the branches with the Allocation teams

Drive Sales by being aware of and helping with Events planning – (promotions, Black Friday, sale, Christmas etc)

Planning new / modernised branch stock packages tailored to individual requirements, ensuring optimal stock package for opening and monitoring once open making changes as required. Liaising with Store & Dc on initial stock deliveries

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED:

Numerate and analytical

Understanding of core merchandise terminology and calculations

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work well in fast paced environment

Good Communication and presentation skills

Good Time management & Highly organised

Ability to understand both Head Office strategy and retail needs to drive sales

Excel knowledge to an intermediate/advanced level

About the perks

Blended working – spreading your time across our office and remote working

Brand new sustainable office in bustling West London (near Westfield)

Friendly and open culture with flat structures allowing plenty of opportunity for development

Company growth and opportunity; Dune is opening new stores and channels and evolving all the time

Open-minded company, welcoming thoughts and ideas to be shared

Working with charitable organisations to help raise funds and give something back. Our current charity partner is Mental Health UK

60% employee discount on Dune products – what’s not to love!

25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)

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Company pension scheme

Life assurance for all team members

3.00 p.m. finish every pay day Friday!

Team socials and drinks – we like to have fun!

Access to our employee assistance programme, retailTRUST, who provide loads of resources to support with wellbeing and personal development offer free counselling legal advice and financial guidance

Our own Wellbeing Allies – there to talk when you need them

What happens next?

We will take a good look at your application and if we don’t feel we are right for you, we’ll make sure we let you know but sadly we are not able to give tailored feedback

If we are excited to find out more about you, we will give you a call and arrange to talk

A few things that might help:

Research the brand, the role, your interviewer on LinkedIn; browse our website; and visit a store if you can

Make sure you have plenty of examples to show off all your amazing skills and experience relevant to this role



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