Assistant Merchandiser

COMMUNICATION

• First point of contact for stores in the event of stock related issues
• Assist in weekly trade communications
• Contribute to planning for retail conference
• Understand transformation to digital mindset, ensure seamless journey for customer through product instore and online
• Provide clear and accurate information for all business users
• Good relationship with Principal
• Ensure product data and descriptions online are customer friendly
  

LEADING PEOPLE

• Work to SMART Objectives, understand Strategic direction of travel and communicate tirelessly
• Provide coaching for development and ensure succession within the team working with HRBP on Talent Management
• Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and M&S Values
  

Required Skills to be successful:-

• Passion and product knowledge and love of M&S brand and heritage
• A Confident Team Player
• Able to handle Complexity
• Attention to Detail
• Highly Numerate
• Product Confident
• Good Communicator
• Optimistic Attitude
• Strong track record of People Management
• Cultural Awareness
• Graduate or Graduate Caliber
• Good working knowledge of Excel and key Microsoft Applications
• Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage
  

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor Degree (Masters Preferred)
• 3-4 years’ experience inFashion Buying and Merchandising at AM or Allocator level
• Experience within a retail buying environment in MENA and/or Europe and experience of UK/European brands
• Delighting Our Customers
• Collaboration
• Managing Complexity
• Influencing Others
• Taking Initiative
• Drive for Results
• Engaging Leadership
• Developing Talent
  

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