Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser
Because your perspective shapes trends.
Innovate, your way.
Merchandising at Primark - help deliver our unique brand of retail by ensuring that the right product is in the right place at the right time
What you'll do as an Assistant Merchandiser:
As an Assistant Merchandiser at Primark, you'll have ownership of your own sections and work with the Merchandising and Buying leadership teams.
You'll develop critical communication techniques on the job and, alongside your Merchandiser, you'll develop and manage trend-led ranges that surprise and delight our customers.
This is your contribution to our commercial competitiveness and to delivering on our value proposition.
While supporting Primark as a global brand, you'll also gain a deep understanding of our regional customers and use data and analytics to tailor ranges which will deliver for the different customers in all our global markets.
What You'll Get:
The world is changing and it's important we support our colleagues.
People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it's essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best.
That's why we offer benefits that put you first.
Some of our benefits are:
27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.
What You'll Do:
In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets.
Here's a flavour of your day-to-day:
You'll be given the ability to deliver your agreed KPI's, including sales, stock and contribution – planning a commercial and profitable range.
No risky business - Identify and manage any trading risks and advise your team.
Expert in the field - Build a commercial and strategic range which considers regional differences, and allows balance of newness, colour, price and product attributes, relevant to season and grades.
Daily business - Work in partnership with your buying team to ensure the delivery of day-to-day activities – from reporting and stock management, to sales and markdowns.
Coach and develop your Trainee Merchandiser, guiding them on each of the activities.
Reporting ace - Manage tools and reports to ensure that we meet our strategic goals, conduct regular trading reviews to maximise sales and give valuable recommendations to your Merchandiser and other teams and departments.
360 views - Develop a deep, broad knowledge of Primark product in multiple product areas, considering factors such as past products and competitor analysis.
Innovator at heart - Seek to promote innovation and use insights to identify future trends, making recommendations on these.
What You'll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:
An experienced collaborator who's worked in a Merchandising role for at least three years experience equivalent to Assistant Merchandiser level.
Relevant qualification in a fashion, analytical or commerce-related subject, or equivalent experience.
You will be a skilled communicator, and a strong relationship builder with experience managing stakeholders cross functionally.
Strategically minded, with proficient numerical abilities and the ability to identify commercial opportunities.
Proficient communication, engagement and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced, team based, deadline-oriented environment.
The ability to effectively manage complex tasks and multiple priorities.
Relocating to Dublin
We're building a truly global team in Dublin.
You'll find many reasons to relocate besides the career opportunity.
Dublin is a friendly, vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has attracted businesses and people from all over the world.
The social scene is legendary, and there's lots going on if music, the arts or sport is your thing.
The beautiful Irish countryside and coastline are on the doorstep too.
Plus, Primark will offer relocation support to ensure your move to Dublin is an easy transition for you.
Ready?
Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer.
You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and skilled professionals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry.
If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks.
If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
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