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Marks and Spencer

Nov 6, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Product
  • London

Requirements

  • You will already be working to Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser level in a fast-paced retailer - with a passion for menswear!
  • Strong Merchandising skills including development of Department Plan, stock/commitment management, creating sales estimates and managing GSM. Knowledge of the end to end buy to channel process
  • Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong relationship building and communication skills to foster collaborative and effective engagement with brand partners.
  • Experience managing and setting direction for a team. Motivating & developing reports, deputising responsibilities and leading through change.
  • Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, enabling you to influence where needed
  • Resilience and being open to change

Responsibilities

  • Playing a pivotal role in the delivery of the M&S strategic ambition to introduce and grow the womenswear third-party Brands online. Create the departmental plan and strategy to deliver sales, total stocks, GSM, markdown, availability targets and option count.
  • Formulating a detailed plan on the products to be offered each month across all channels to meet our customer requirements, taking full responsibility for a range or department where necessary. Working collaboratively with Buying counterparts to build and maintain product ranges that grow & improve M&S style credentials. Booking quantities of products to meet launch and respond to in season variables for all channels. Build and maintain strong availability of continuity product including regular size reviews, forecasting for a multitude of brands
  • Building & maintaining strong relationships with our brands. Constantly monitor sales and range offering to ensure commercial and customer aspirations are potentialised, liaising with brands to react and amend accordingly.
  • Delivering in-season actions that maximise sales and profit opportunities and meet agreed targets. Preparing and presenting regular business reviews, alongside the wider team, to successfully drive performance rate.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Assistant Merchandiser?

The primary role of the Assistant Merchandiser is to play a pivotal part in delivering M&S's strategic ambitions by managing and growing menswear third-party brands online, formulating product plans, and analyzing sales performance.

What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Merchandiser?

Key responsibilities include creating departmental plans, formulating detailed product offerings, building and maintaining relationships with brands, and delivering in-season actions to maximize sales and profit opportunities.

What skills are required for the Assistant Merchandiser position?

Required skills include strong merchandising capabilities, numerical and analytical skills, excellent relationship-building and communication skills, and experience in managing teams.

What experience is needed to apply for the Assistant Merchandiser position?

Candidates should be working at a Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser level in a fast-paced retail environment and have a passion for menswear.

What are the benefits offered to M&S employees?

Benefits include a colleague discount, competitive holiday entitlement, discretionary bonus schemes, a pension plan, training programs, wellness support, parental policies, and a charity volunteer day.

Can I work entirely remotely in this position?

No, this position operates in a hybrid format, requiring team members to be in the office three days a week.

What kind of support does M&S provide for personal well-being?

M&S offers access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist for you and your family, and a range of well-being support initiatives to ensure employees' personal well-being.

Is there room for growth in this department?

Yes, the Menswear Branded Buying & Merchandising team offers endless opportunities for growth and is integral to M&S’s ambitious growth plans.

How does M&S ensure inclusivity in the workplace?

M&S is committed to building diverse teams and creating an inclusive organization where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and it actively supports reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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Marks and Spencer

Forward thinking, future-focused and digital-first retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We hold ourselves to a very high standard here at M&S. That much has never changed. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to the creation of some of the nation’s most loved products. But a rapidly changing world demands that we change along with it. M&S has been at the forefront of social change for the past 134 years, and we’re determined to keep it that way. Setting bolder goals and giving our people the space and resources to achieve them. Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve over 32 million customers. But what about tomorrow? We’ve put customer-focused digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering people to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business.

Benefits

  • Colleague Discount

    Receive 20% discounts in-store for you and members of your household

  • Bonus

    We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance

  • Pay

    Our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year

  • Life Assurance

    Life cover of twice your salary up to age 70 which is double when you join your M&S pension savings plan