Assistant Branch Merchandiser - #2082168

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for an Assistant Branch Merchandiser on behalf of a successful multi-channel B2C consumer business. In this role, you will support the delivery of sales, profit, and cash performance through effective stock management, replenishment planning, and store grading strategies. Working closely with merchandising and buying teams, you will maximise product availability, optimise stock allocation, and identify opportunities to drive sales while minimising markdown risk.

Duties & Responsibilities for this Assistant Branch Merchandiser role:

• Define grading policies, parameters, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop seasonal grading based on historical and forecasted sales data.
• Conduct in-season reviews to optimise store performance.
• Analyse historical performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor sales, stock, and space performance across stores.
• Identify store performance gaps and recommend actions to Regional & Area Managers.
• Manage stock allocation and execute transfers to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Identify seasonal trading opportunities and adjust stock positioning accordingly.
• Oversee markdown stock allocation across stores.

To be successful in this Assistant Branch Merchandiser role :

• Ideally having 1 year + experience in Merchandising/Branch Merch/ Allocation/Demand Planner or Stock Operations
• Experience in Head Office Merchandising.
• Have experience within a retail business with bricks & mortar is highly desirable
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience implementing merchandising processes and improvements.
• Strong communication skills, confident with stakeholders up to Director level.
• Advanced Excel and strong numerical skills.

The benefits of this Assistant Branch Merchandiser role :

1. 22 days Holidays
2. Free Parking
3. Central head office location (this is a fully office-based role)
4. Attractive salary
5. Contributory pension
6. Discount across the group
7. Training & development opportunities

If this opportunity sounds like you and you and you feel you have the experience and skill for the role of Assistant Branch Merchandiser and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no. JO-/C

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.