<p><strong>Assistant Merchandiser, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £30-36k p.a. + many benefits.</strong><br>An exciting time to join an award-winning business in a newly created role to support and assist the Merchandise Manager and the wider category team in achieving the department profitability and sales &nbsp;strategy, while working alongside supply chain to manage inventory.</p><p><br><strong>The Benefits</strong><br><br>In return for your valuable contribution as an Assistant Merchandiser, we offer you the following:</p><ul><li><strong>Competitive salary</strong>&nbsp;of £30–36k (Depending on experience)&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Comprehensive financial wellbeing package</strong>&nbsp;via Wagestream.</li><li><strong>Retail Trust membership</strong>&nbsp;and access to&nbsp;<strong>mental health, medical, and financial support</strong>&nbsp;services.</li><li><strong>Exclusive discounts</strong>&nbsp;at 800+ retailers, plus&nbsp;<strong>50% off Jollyes products</strong>&nbsp;and 30% off other pet brands.</li><li><strong>Enhanced family leave</strong>, plus days off for your birthday and your wedding</li><li><strong>Top Dog recognition awards</strong>.</li><li><strong>Pension scheme</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Cycle2Work</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>free uniform &amp; parking</strong>.</li><li><strong>Health coaching, cancer support</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>discounted David Lloyd gym membership</strong>.</li><li><strong>Learning &amp; development</strong>&nbsp;opportunities for career progression.</li></ul><p><br>This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.</p><p><br><strong>The Role – Assistant Merchandiser</strong><br><br>This role sits within our Commercial function, specifically within the merchandising team which is central to ensuring we sell the right products in the right quantities, at the right time and at the right price. &nbsp;</p><p>A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:</p><ul><li><strong>Support strategic and trade planning</strong>&nbsp;by contributing insights and data-driven recommendations.</li><li><strong>Manage product range launches</strong>&nbsp;by ensuring systems and trackers are updated in line with critical paths and timelines.</li><li><strong>Coordinate promotional activities</strong>&nbsp;and event trade plans, including budget-aligned nomination processes.</li><li><strong>Maintain accurate pricing and stock systems</strong>, ensuring compliance with pricing policies and availability targets.</li><li><strong>Monitor and report on performance KPIs</strong>, identifying risks, opportunities, and proposing actionable solutions.</li><li><strong>Forecast and manage stock levels</strong>&nbsp;for launches, demand, and range exits to support smooth depot and store operations.</li><li><strong>Collaborate with category and buying teams</strong>&nbsp;to align stock plans with trade strategies and ensure store readiness.</li><li><strong>Conduct store visits and post-launch reviews</strong>, providing analysis and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br><br><strong>The Skills – Assistant Merchandiser</strong></p><p>An ‘Assistant Merchandiser’ is different to a merchandising assistant which would be a more junior role. An Assistant Merchandiser is an experienced Merchandiser maybe looking after smaller scale projects or categories, usually reporting in to a Merchandising Manager. This is not a ‘junior’ or entry level role, but requires merchandising experience.<br><br>To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:</p><ul><li><em><strong>Experience in a similar Merchandising role</strong></em>, with knowledge of what the Supply Chain and&nbsp;Buying teams do so you can work together.</li><li>Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data, providing insights and actions</li><li>Proficient in MS Office (specifically Microsoft Excel)</li><li>Clear communicator who acts with integrity and due diligence</li><li>Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>About Jollyes – The Pet People</strong></p><p>Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>To Apply:</em></strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!</p><p><strong><em>Respectfully no agencies please</em></strong></p>