Assistant Merchandising Manager - Clothing

Assistant Merchandising Manager – Clothing

Join to apply for the Assistant Merchandising Manager – Clothing role at Boots UK
. This permanent position is based in Nottingham, working closely with the Assistant Buying Manager and Visual Merchandiser to deliver the Clothing department strategy.

Working closely with the Assistant Buying Manager and Visual Merchandiser, you will analyse sales and department data and make recommendations on product and space utilisation. You will cross‑functional work with Supply, Ecommerce and Finance and hold the supply base accountable on deliverables.

• Deliver the sales budget through insight that highlights risk, surfaces opportunities and shapes trading decisions.
• Lead regular data‑centric reviews to support forecasted volumes, allocations and future range.
• Manage sell‑through and markdowns, considering profit impact.
• Maintain and manage the critical path and handover timings.
• Place orders via the supply base portal and hold all stakeholders to account to ensure stock availability.

• A commercial mindset and proactive approach.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills and ability to build reports to deliver insights from sales and profit data.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines.
• Awareness of competitor activity and ranges of all UK main retailers.

• Previous experience in an apparel merchandising role.

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and a gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, the Employee Assistance Programme.

Learn more about our benefits and discounts s/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries. The Boots Group brands – including Boots, Boots Opticians, No 7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare – are trusted and well recognised, serving millions of customers and patients every day. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

If you apply, we will let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options.

We provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best if you require additional support during the application and interview process.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.