Assistant Merchandiser

About the Role

Join Primark as an Assistant Merchandiser, where your insight directly influences fashion trends and helps ensure the right merchandise is available in the right location at the right time. You will have ownership over specific product sections and work closely with Merchandising and Buying leadership to curate and manage exciting, trend-driven ranges that captivate our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving sales, stock turnover, and contribution goals alongside the Merchandiser.
• Support the creation of commercially and strategically balanced product ranges considering regional differences, seasonality, color, price, and product features.
• Manage forecasting and trading tools, including WSSIs, line projections, option planning, and budgeting, to keep strategic plans on track.
• Conduct regular sales and stock level reviews with Buying teams to maximize performance.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Primark products across multiple categories, using past product insights and competitor analysis.

What We Offer

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Flexible working hours including the possibility of early finishes on Fridays, supported by a subsidised cafeteria.
• Healthcare benefits, pension scheme, and eligibility for potential bonuses.

Candidate Profile

• At least 3 years of experience in a merchandising role or equivalent, suitable for Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Relevant qualifications in fashion, analytics, commerce, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability in building and managing cross-functional relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities and numerical proficiency to identify commercial opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment and handle complex, multiple priorities effectively.

Relocation Support

We welcome candidates relocating to Dublin to join our growing global team. Dublin is a dynamic, multicultural city known for its vibrant social life, arts, sports scenes, and picturesque surroundings. Primark provides relocation assistance to support a smooth transition to your new location.

Inclusivity and Hiring Process

At Primark, we embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for candidates needing reasonable adjustments, such as extra time on assessments, assistive technologies, or mobility support. Employment offers depend on background checks including eligibility to work, references, education verification, and where applicable, criminal and financial screenings.