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Trainee Assistant Merchandiser

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Matalan

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • £20.2K
  • Liverpool

Requirements

  • Educated to graduate level, no matter what your degree, we would like to hear from you!
  • High, consistent attention to detail, always aiming to deliver good quality work to key deadlines
  • Experience within a retail environment would be beneficial.
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the business
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal partners
  • Excellent presentation and organisational skills

Responsibilities

  • As a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser, you'll support the Assistant Merchandisers in optimising the customer offer, sales, availability and profitability of designated product areas.
  • You will be working within the Product & Stock Placement teams to drive timely and accurate actions to effectively handle stock flow through the supply chain from product signoff to the end of the product life cycle.
  • By competently managing the stock systems, levers, processes and communications throughout the product life cycle, sounds challenging? You’ll be given all the training and development required to fulfil your career here at Matalan.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser?

The primary responsibility of a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser is to support Assistant Merchandisers in optimizing the customer offer, sales, availability, and profitability of designated product areas, while effectively managing stock flow through the supply chain.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

Candidates need to be educated to graduate level, and any degree is acceptable. Experience within a retail environment is beneficial but not mandatory.

What skills are important for a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser?

Important skills include high attention to detail, strong communication abilities at all levels across the business, relationship-building capabilities with customers and internal partners, and excellent presentation and organizational skills.

Will I receive training for this position?

Yes, you will be provided with all the necessary training and development required to fulfill your career as a Trainee Assistant Merchandiser at Matalan.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Matalan?

Matalan fosters an inclusive culture that encourages colleagues to bring their true selves to work, with a focus on teamwork, equality, and collective creativity.

What benefits can I expect if I am hired for this role?

Benefits include a 20% staff discount (which increases with length of service), access to wellbeing support, life assurance, a pension scheme, participation in the Thrive Recognition Scheme, access to career development opportunities, and additional benefits that may apply depending on the role.

Is previous retail experience required for this role?

While previous experience in a retail environment is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement for applying for the Trainee Assistant Merchandiser role.

How should I proceed if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to let Matalan know so they can accommodate your needs.

When is the application deadline for this position?

The job posting may close prior to the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received, so it is advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

Matalan

Find Your Fit. Shape The Future.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, when we say there’s no other retailer like Matalan, we really mean it! There’s an honesty and energy here that allows our people to shine, which our colleagues, customers and suppliers love. With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, we’re a thriving, omnichannel value retailer that’s going places and delivering year on year growth. If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place. We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail. We make sure every voice is heard, nurture the ambitions of our people and invest in their future. Our amazing and diverse people make us who we are and our values are the driving force behind everything we do: Think Customer, Think Family, Be Real, Be the Best. Talent is quickly spotted and nurtured, and there are lots of opportunities to tailor make your own career and learn with us. Right now, Matalan is stepping in to a new age and embracing the changing face of retail. We have some exciting opportunities across the business in Retail and Logistics, as well as Ecommerce, Marketing, Technology and Product at our Head Office in Liverpool and our new Creative Hub in London.