Assistant merchandiser - united kingdom, sandy, bedfordshire

assistant merchandiser

reference: apr

location: flexible in uk

salary: gbp23,989 - gbp26,558 per annum

benefits: pension, life assurance and annual leave

duration: fixed term contract for 11 months (depending on start date) which will end on 31st march 2023

hours: full time for 37.5 hours per week

we are looking for an enthusiastic assistant merchandiser to join the rspb commercial team at our hq to assist the merchandising manager on a fixed term contract. this is a great opportunity to work for the largest wildlife conservation organisation in europe, where you can be a part of our work to care for the environment and save nature.

what's the role about?

you'll be working with our buyers to help us develop our ranges across product areas as diverse as bird food, fashion, books and toys. using sales data, you'll use your analytical and communication skills to propose changes to our current product ranges, as well as forecasting and ranging products for our retail shops and e-commerce channel.

you'll also be helping to run our promotional programme, working with our fulfilment team to ensure that the stock arrives on time and is distributed correctly, before monitoring sales to judge the success of the promotions. as well as this, you'll be producing the promotional signage for stores, ensuring that our offers are clearly communicated to our customers.

the role is a great opportunity to develop a wide array of retail hq skills, working with the stakeholders in our commercial team.

essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• gcse or equivalent in maths and english or equivalent subjects which demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.

• understanding of the principles of retail through sales, stock and promotions

• understanding sales data or equivalent to make decisions

• communications - listening, writing and verbal. able to communicate clearly to develop shared understanding with the rest of the team.

• influence - being able to persuade others and negotiate to reach agreement.

• judgement and decision-making - able to define and clarify a situation through gathering facts and evidence, evaluating options and making justifiable decisions.

• numeracy and analysis - able to understand and interpret numerical/analytical scenarios

• computer skills - proficient with excel

desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• experience in a retail or commercial environment

the successful candidate can either be home or office-based, depending on personal requirements and location. there will be a requirement for occasional travel within the uk and to our headquarters in sandy, bedfordshire.

the rspb reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

closing date: 23:59, sun 8th may 2022

we are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible.

please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, will be offering interviews on a rolling basis, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

to apply and for more information:

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the rspb is an equal opportunities employer. this role is covered by/exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

no agencies please.

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