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Merchandising Assistant
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Merchandising Assistant
Merchandising Assistant - Decor (Permanent Position)
Salary: Up to £32,000 + Pension + Performance Bonus (PMI) + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (3 days per week in the office)
Location: Southampton, Store Support Office
About the Role
We believe that anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support Office, we equip our stores, people, and business to help millions of customers create the home they’ll love. Join our team as a Merchandising Assistant and become a key part of this mission.
What’s the Job?
As a Merchandising Assistant, you will support the Merchandising Manager and Assistant Merchandiser by coordinating a suite of analytics, reporting, trading updates, and query resolution. This ensures a profitable sales performance across all channels, including digital and in-store.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
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Strategy & Insight:
- Work with Category Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser to develop strategies that delight customers.
- Compile trading updates, reports, and insights to identify growth opportunities and risk minimisation.
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Analysis & Reporting:
- Manage sales performance, forecasting, and margin reporting within the management information suite.
- Flag risks and propose actionable solutions to optimise sales across online, in-store, and wholesale channels.
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Project Coordination:
- Collaborate with the buying team on range reviews, promotions, and product launches.
- Organise regular project meetings and track key milestones to ensure deadlines are met.
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Stock & Supply Chain:
- Work with Supply Chain to maintain optimal stock levels while staying within budget constraints.
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Campaign Execution:
- Ensure trading plans and campaigns are executed on time and accurately, escalating risks to relevant stakeholders.
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Stock Exit & Resolution:
- Plan and implement stock exit strategies across all channels to minimise write-offs.
- Serve as the primary contact for resolving store and stakeholder queries (e.g., via Viva Engage for digital feedback).
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Market Intelligence:
- Conduct regular store and competitor visits to stay ahead of trends and emerging opportunities.
What We Need
To excel in this role, you should have experience in the following areas:
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Admin & Organisation:
- Proficient at prioritising tasks and managing multiple responsibilities.
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Communication & Relationships:
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the business.
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Proactiveness & Adaptability:
- Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and adjust to changing priorities.
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Analytical & Numerical:
- Comfort using data, trends, and financial metrics to inform decision-making.
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Attention to Detail:
- Highly meticulous in reviewing reports, plans, and execution quality.
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Project Coordination:
- Basic experience in managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
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Technical Skills:
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulae, data analysis) and PowerPoint.
What’s in It for You?
At B&Q, we value diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance. As part of our great team, you’ll:
- Grow within a supportive culture where everyone has equal opportunities.
- Access to networks and ally groups to further diversity and inclusion efforts.
- A competitive benefits package, including:
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£32,000 with potential
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Award-winning pension scheme
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Performance bonus (PMI)
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ShareSave options
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6.6 weeks holiday
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Payroll giving (charitable donations)
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Discounted shopping (colleague perks)
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Wellbeing support
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For further assistance during the application or interview process, please contact: recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments you may need.
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