Careers at A|wear

The Role – Junior Merchandiser

A|wear, the leading Irish provider of up to the minute, affordable high street female fashion and accessories are now looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join one of our fast paced womenswear teams.

You will have a proven track record as a Junior Merchandiser or Senior level Assistant Merchandiser ready for that next step currently and working for a fast fashion high street retailer.  

Based in Dublin you will be part of a tight and lively Merchandising team.   You will be involved in planning andforecasting of sales, margins, stock levels, markdown/promotion activity, and OTB, to maximise profit and minimise risk.

The Responsibilities:

Working under the guidance of a Merchandiser you will be required to:

• Work with the Buyer to build product and range seasonal strategies for designated product area
• Plan, Review and Manage KPI’s for designated product area
• Work with the Buyer to plan and build commercial ranges for Stores and other Channels that fit agreed KPI’s
• Develop new initiatives, with the Buyer, to drive the business/ designated product forward.
• Effective in-season trading to identify opportunities and risks
• Manage Product life cycle to maximise sales and minimise markdown
• Manage/Oversee the Critical path to ensure on time delivery of Product to Stores
• Manage the communication between Stores and Merchandising.
• Monitor product and store performance and provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with historical analysis as well as suggesting improvements to be made.
• Manage and Develop Assistant Merchandiser and/or Allocator

The Person

• A minimum of 1 years experience as a Junior Merchandiser or 2 years at Assistant level in a fashion driven, fast paced, multi-unit retail environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Build a network of relationships internally and externally to aid decision making and strategy.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Consistently acting with a high level of integrity.
• Use coaching skills to aid development of Allocators and Assistant Merchandisers
• Strong Organisational and prioritisation Skills
• Strong IT Skills – Excel, Word, experience of Reporting tools and Retail Merchandising systems

The Benefits

• Career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent staff discount.
• A good pension scheme.
• Fantastic training and development that will help maximise potential.

To apply for this position please contact Sarah Murtagh, HR Manager on 00 353 860438732 alternatively send your CV to smurtagh@awear.ie

A|wear is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The Role – Assistant Merchandiser

A|wear, the leading Irish provider of up to the minute, affordable high street female fashion and accessories are now looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join one of our fast paced womenswear teams.

You will have a proven track record as an Assistant Merchandiser or a Senior level Allocator ready for that next step with a fast fashion high street retailer.  

Based in Dublin you will be part of a tight and lively Merchandising team.   You will be involved in planning andforecasting of sales, margins, stock levels, markdown/promotion activity, and OTB, to maximise profit and minimise risk.

The Responsibilities:

• Forecast profit and sales, and optimise sales volume and profitability of designated product areas under the guidance of the Merchandiser.
• Develop new initiatives, with the Merchandiser, to drive the business forward.
• Produce the weekly trading pack with the Merchandiser ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Awareness of and maintenance of the Critical path to ensure on time delivery of Product to Stores and other channels
• Manage the progress of orders with the Buying Team at the regular intake weekly meeting.
• Manage the communication between Stores and Merchandising.
• Monitor product and store performance and provide the Merchandiser and Buyer with historical analysis as well as suggesting improvements to be made.
• Work closely with the Merchandiser to ensure he/she has the most up to date information about products and stores.
• Use analysis to review and potentialise individual store performance to maximise sales
• Manage the Allocator to ensure effective and profitable placement of stock to minimise markdown

The Person

• A minimum of 1 years experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or 2 years as an Allocator in a fashion driven, fast paced, multi-unit retail environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Build a network of relationships internally and externally to aid decision making and strategy.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Consistently acting with a high level of integrity.
• Strong Organisational and prioritisation Skills
• Use coaching skills to aid development of Allocators.
• Strong IT Skills – Excel, Word, experience of Reporting tools and Retail Merchandising systems

The Benefits

• Career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent staff discount.
• A good pension scheme.
• Fantastic training and development that will help maximise potential.

To apply for this position please contact Sarah Murtagh, HR Manager on 00 353 860438732 alternatively send your CV to smurtagh@awear.ie

A|wear is an Equal Opportunities Employer