Assistant Merchandiser

Job Description

Full Time, 35 hours per week

We're looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Watches Merchandise Team, based from our Support Centre in Leicester - Carlton Park.

As the Assistant Merchandiser, you will assist in planning, controlling, and monitoring the purchase, intake, and distribution of merchandise in order to maximise sales and profit in the assigned departments in line with the Company values. You will analyse and react to sales trends, collaborating with internal and external business partners to drive profitable growth.

• Considerable experience within a retail merchandising, allocator, or retail analyst arena
• Evidence of supervising and coaching other team members to deliver outstanding results
• Experience of working within a budget whilst identifying trading opportunities to drive profitable sales
• Highly numerical and analytical
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong Excel skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated and ambitious
• Commercial acumen

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States? We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. We have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US, and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono‑brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer, and Breitling, plus seven e‑commerce websites.

Our success is based on strong, long‑standing partnerships with prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading‑edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. We pride ourselves on being a certified Great Place to Work, demonstrating our commitment to people and creating a positive employee experience.

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.