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Job Description
Trading Assistant
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Department: Merchandising
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London
Description
The Merchandising and Trading teams play an integral part of the business as they ensure that we have the right products, in the right store/website, at the right time with the right quantities. They work closely with the Buying team to plan and build the ranges taking control of stock levels to maximise profit.
We are looking for individuals with analytical minds who want to jump start a career in Merchandising. Our entry level merchandising teams consists of talented MAA's and Trading Assistants, both in which share a love for numbers and analytical thinking. As this is an entry level role, our merchandising team will train and develop you so that you can have a successful career in this area.
Key Responsibilities
- Run daily and weekly sales reports and distribute to the team
- Review intake of stock for the category and manage any queries from our retail stores to ensure allocations are delivered in a timely manner, highlighting any concerns to the wider team
- Support the Trading Manager with store performance and product optimisation
- Maintain good systems ‘house keeping’ within the category
- Share best practices across the buying and merchandising community
We would like to meet someone who is
- Strong analytical skills
- Good Excel knowledge
- Excellent work ethic and great initiative
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Works in a high level of accuracy
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
- Holiday allowance
- 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
- Pension scheme