Asst Merchandiser – Advanced, Brands

MS Companies

. Play a pivotal role in delivering the M&S Brands strategic ambition to introduce and grow the third-party Brands offer .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong Merchandising skills with expertise in stock management, sales estimation, and the end-to-end buy to channel process. Proven ability to build relationships with brand partners and key stakeholders while leading and developing teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

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Merchandising SkillsEnd-To-End Buy To Channel ProcessNumerical And Analytical SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Department Plan DevelopmentStock ManagementSales EstimationGSM ManagementForecasting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingMotivating Team MembersResilienceOpenness To Change

Industry Keywords

Fast-Paced RetailBrand RelationshipsSales Performance MonitoringIn-Season ActionsDropship ModelsConsignment ModelsWholesale Models

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a pivotal role in delivering the M&S Brands strategic ambition to introduce and grow the third-party Brands offer
Formulate detailed monthly plans of products to be offered across all channels to meet customer requirements
Take full responsibility for a range or department where necessary
Work collaboratively with Buying counterparts to build and maintain product ranges that grow and improve M&S style credentials
Book quantities to meet launch and in-season variables across all channels
Maintain strong availability of continuity product through regular size reviews and forecasting
Deliver in-season actions that maximise sales and profit and meet agreed targets
Build and maintain strong brand relationships
Monitor sales and range performance and liaise with brands to react and amend
Present regular business reviews
Work flexibly across dropship, consignment and wholesale models
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Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently working at Assistant Merchandiser level in a fast-paced retailer
Knowledge of the end-to-end buy to channel process
Strong Merchandising skills, including development of Department Plan, stock/commitment management, creating sales estimates and managing GSM
Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills
Strong relationship building and communication skills
Ability to initiate and build relationships with brand partners and key stakeholders, influencing where needed
Experience managing and setting direction for a team
Experience motivating and developing reports
Experience deputising responsibilities and leading through change
Resilience and openness to change

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for someone in the household, available once probation is complete
Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Discretionary bonus schemes linked to individual and business performance
Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
Tailored induction and training to support development from day one
Exclusive perks and savings through the M&S Choices portal
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters
Hybrid working with support teams in the office three days a week