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International Assistant Merchandiser
Fashion Industry Company
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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A BIT ABOUT BURTON
‘A man thinking brand’. Established in 1903 by Montague Burton, Burton Menswear London is a staple on the British High Street. Burton’s aim is to be the most inspiring, best value fashion brand for their customer. Burton’s core customer is 25-35 in age and mind-set. He has an interest in fashion but wants it to be ‘easy’ – easy to wear, masculine and good quality, but a good price also. Using multiple channels to research and purchase, he seeks regular newness of product and outfit ideas. However; over 30% of Burton’s customers are women!
THE ROLE
Burton currently have an exciting opportunity for an International Assistant Merchandiser to join their team. We are looking for applications from existing Assistant Merchandisers seeking career development.
You will get involved in all areas of the Merchandising function such as sales forecasting, planning, reviewing allocations, monitoring deliveries, communicating with franchise partners, providing analysis and potentialising the stock packages for International stores.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Sales forecasting & managing intake from placing stock with the brand to delivery to partner.
• Advising partners on markdown activity & pricing considering local competition.
• Conducting trade analysis to identify key opportunities & risks for the markets of responsibility .
• Understanding the UK strategy and how to potentialise this in International markets.
• Building a good working relationship with International Partners
• Working with the Buying and Logistics teams to ensure successful delivery of product to market.
• Seasonal product planning, taking into account market lessons learnt, as well as brand objectives.
• Planning stock packages for New Stores.
• Overseeing MAA in terms of product allocations and personal development.
MUST HAVES
• Strong commercial aptitude with good understanding of the high street.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Coaching skills to develop others e.g. MAA’s.
• Good problem solving skills .
• Highly organised and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about overseas markets & cultures.
THE EXCITING PART
• Generous holiday with holiday trading
• 25% staff discount
• Early finish summer hours
• Access to sample sales
• Regular team and company social events
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
We regret, due to volume, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
You’ll find every Company brand shares the same values. We all start with letting people be themselves. We are informal while professional, and we are all about mixing fun with commercial nous. Throughout your career with us we will help you develop, and give you the chance to influence our future. It's not only our products but our people who drive our success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.