Harrods

Assistant Merchandiser

Harrods  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Hybrid)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to play a key role in supporting the planning and trading of our Harrods Collection brand.

About the Role

As an Assistant Merchandiser, you’ll work closely with the Merchandiser to deliver improved sales, margin, and stock-turn results through insightful analysis and proactive trading actions. You’ll support the planning process, collaborate with buying teams, and ensure smooth operations across the division.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing in-season review documents and range plans in collaboration with buying colleagues.
  • Monitor Open-To-Buy (OTB) spend, sales performance, and stock-turn, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Produce accurate weekly trade reports and provide actionable insights to improve trading outcomes.
  • Manage receipts, clearance strategies, and aged stock, proposing solutions to optimise performance.
  • Guide and support Merchandise Admin Assistants, deputising for the Merchandiser when required.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About You

You will be commercially astute, detail-oriented, and confident in working within a fast-paced luxury retail environment. Your ability to analyse data, communicate effectively, and collaborate across teams will set you apart. You thrive on problem-solving and are motivated by delivering exceptional results.

You should have:

  • Proven experience in merchandising, ideally within multi-brand or luxury retail.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP experience is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills with a collaborative approach.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information:

Time Type:

Permanent

Department:

Merchandise (Andy McConnell)

Harrods

About Harrods

As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods

Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.

Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.

Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1849
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