Assistant Merchandiser - Logo (12 Month FTC)
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days in office, including Wednesday and Thursday)
Start Date: August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
Develop Your Merchandising Career in Global Retail
At Harding+, our Merchandising team plays a critical role in driving retail performance across a unique global cruise operation. Through forecasting, stock management, trade analysis and Open to Buy (OTB) planning, our Assistant Merchandisers help ensure the right product reaches the right ships at the right time.
We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser to join our Logo category team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Assistant Merchandiser, or an experienced Merchandising Assistant ready for the next step, to develop within a fast-paced and commercially driven international retail business.
Support Trading, Forecasting and Commercial Performance
As Assistant Merchandiser, you will support the Senior Merchandiser and Buying teams in maximising commercial opportunities through effective inventory management, forecasting and stock planning.
You will support weekly trade reporting across your designated category, analysing sales, stock, profit and markdown performance against budget and prior year. Your insights will help inform replenishment, stock flow and wider trading decisions.
Working closely with Buying, Merchandising Assistants, Operations, Warehouse teams, Vendors, you will help manage inventory levels, allocations and replenishment to ships, ensuring strong product availability whilst minimising risk and protecting profit.
You will also contribute to forecasting and seasonal planning, support OTB management and help optimise ranges alongside the wider Buying and Merchandising team.
This is a highly analytical and commercially focused role requiring strong planning capability, sound judgement and confidence in turning trading performance into meaningful action.
Gain Exposure in a Unique International Retail Environment
Harding+ operates across multiple cruise lines, supplier partners and highly seasonal trading cycles, creating a fast-paced environment unlike traditional retail.
As part of the Logo category team, you will gain exposure to supplier planning, trade performance and category strategy. You may join vendor meetings alongside the Buyer and Senior Merchandiser and, where appropriate, have the opportunity to conduct ship visits to review stock packages and identify sales opportunities.
You will work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week in our Avonmouth office, with core collaboration days on Wednesday and Thursday, alongside one additional in-office day to suit team and business needs.
About You
You may already be an Assistant Merchandiser or an experienced Merchandising Assistant looking for the next step in your career.
You will have strong analytical capability and an understanding of forecasting, stock management and trading performance. You are organised, commercially curious and comfortable using data to support decisions and identify opportunities.
You are proactive, collaborative and confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders. Most importantly, you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to continue developing your merchandising career.
Experience within retail merchandising, fashion, lifestyle or branded product environments would be advantageous, however your commercial mindset, attention to detail and desire to learn are what matter most.
What You Will Gain
You will join a supportive and ambitious global retail business headquartered in Avonmouth, Bristol. We offer:
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Healthcare provision
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days
- Exposure to international retail operations and trading performance
- The opportunity to develop your merchandising experience within a fast-paced, highly commercial environment
About Harding+
Harding+ is the world’s only dedicated cruise retailer, partnering with leading global cruise lines and operating retail shops across ships worldwide.
We are committed to building diverse teams and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive.
If you are looking to develop your merchandising career within a unique international retail business and enjoy turning data into commercial action, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your merchandising career with Harding+.
