We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the vibrant head office of a leading retailer as an Ecommerce Merchandiser.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic head office team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months.
The role will be pivotal in driving the performance and growth of the E-Commerce channel
Responsibilities / Objectives:
Managing stock levels to achieve sales and on-line sell through
Providing insight into online trade performance from analytical sales review
Provide communication link between the Buying team and the on-line team
To manage in-season stock build, allocation and stock availability
Grow sales and ensure creation of a balanced product offering, using analytics to optimise the site and drive web traffic
Ensure online activity is in line with overall brand and marketing strategy
Influencing on-line marketing activity to maximise commercial opportunity based on company level product performance and/or stock levels
Consistently manage the flow of product and to work closely with the Buying & Merchandise team to ensure improved availability
To coach, motivate and develop the E-Commerce Merchandising Assistant
Operating environment:
To operate in an open and even handed manner with all colleagues across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential and deliver a friendly service
To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business
Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professionalism at all times. To always do what is right.
To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
Essential Criteria:
Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
Have worked in a retail environment
Be strong numerically and analytically
Ability to evolve with the role and adapt to suit expectations as the position develops
Ability to manage and motivate the E-commerce Assistant whilst demonstrating own competencies internally – playing a “hands on” role whenever necessary
Able to “spot the winners”
Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to demonstrate own creativity whilst empowering team to encourage personal development
Organisation skills
·Decision making skills
Communication skills – able to communicate with all levels in the business professionally
PC literate
Preferred Criteria (but not essential as full training will be provided):
Experience in a retail Merchandising environment, ideally with E-commerce experience
Strong demonstration of range planning
Excellent knowledge of forecasting principles
Understanding of range planning
Thorough understanding of the key elements of the Buying Cycle and the principles of E-Commerce trading
Excellent knowledge of forecasting principles
Good understanding of the key elements of the Buying Cycle
Benefits include:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
The role is based in Carlisle Monday to Friday so candidates must live within commuting distance or be able to relocate.