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International Assistant Merchandiser
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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A BIT ABOUT DOROTHY PERKINS
As an established womenswear brand, Dorothy Perkins is now one of the biggest fashion retailers in the country, trading in approximately 750 stores worldwide. Their range of clothing and accessories is updated weekly in store and daily online so there’s always something new to discover.
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 potentalise 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 Arcadia 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.