Trade assistant Work, Jobs in Eccles, Gtm (with Salaries)

Assistant Merchandiser
P.Louise —Stockport
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
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Buyer Administration Assistant
Jon Richard Ltd —Manchester
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Drainage & Subsidence Assistant
Auger —Manchester
- £28,089.10 - £33,504.53 a year
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
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14d
Assistant Yard Supervisor
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited —Ashton-Under-Lyne
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Free parking
- Store discount
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4d
CRM Assistant
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Dealership Administrative Assistant
365 Motors LTD —Chorley
- £25,420 - £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Store discount
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7d
Sales Assistant
Topps Tiles —Salford
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Retail sales
- Employee discount
1d
Sales Assistant/Van Driver
CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS LTD —Northwich
- Up to £28,575 a year
- Overtime
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Customer Service Assistant
Truly PVC Ltd —Manchester
- £25,500 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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12d
Ecommerce and Marketplace Assistant
Park Agencies Ltd —Manchester
- From £25,420 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Buyer
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Social media management
- Employee discount
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Assistant Buyer
Cotton Traders —Altrincham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
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7d
Warehouse / Trade Counter Assistant
Colin Khalid Electricals Ltd —Manchester
- From £10.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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5d
Customer Service Assistant
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Ltd. —Manchester
- Part-time
- Bar
- Cleaning
- Cash handling
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15h
Junior Merchandiser
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Installers Mate/ Vinyl Wrapping Assistant
Wraplica —Manchester
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
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18h
Delivery driver/Branch Assistant
LKQ Corporation —Whitefield
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Administration Assistant
walmersley trade centre ltd —Bury
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Work from home
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12d
Digital Assistant Merchandiser
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Time management
- Employee discount
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Retail Sales Advisor - Bolton
Oak Furnitureland —Bolton
- £52,060 - £57,974 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme

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Assistant Merchandiser

P.Louise -
Stockport

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 a year

Qualifications

Dashboard visualisation
Report generation
Stakeholder collaboration
Pivot table analysis
Stakeholder liaison
Merchandising
Data analysis skills
Internal department liaison
E-commerce
Financial analysis
Analysis skills
Sales forecasting
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Project schedule tracking
Management reporting
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Pivot tables
Demand planning integration
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Retail experience
Stock replenishment
Supply planning
Stock coordination
Promotional planning
Communication skills
Data analysis within retail industry
Project progress tracking

Full job description

Assistant Merchandiser

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring product performance, managing stock levels, supporting range planning decisions, and identifying opportunities to optimise sales, margin and inventory productivity. In a fast-paced beauty retail environment, this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to make data-driven recommendations that support both short-term trading performance and long-term business objectives.

Working closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, Ecommerce and Finance teams, the role combines analytical capability with commercial awareness to drive sales, maximise profitability, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Sales, Stock & Performance Analysis

Monitor daily and weekly sales performance across stores and ecommerce channels, identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities.

Analyse product, category and channel performance to understand customer purchasing behaviour and trading patterns.

Produce and maintain weekly trade reports, providing clear commentary and actionable insights for the wider merchandising and buying teams.

Track key performance indicators including sales, stock cover, sell-through, margin, markdown performance and availability.

Support post-launch and post-promotion analysis to evaluate product performance and commercial effectiveness.

Inventory Management & Replenishment

Manage stock availability across stores and online channels to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.

Support replenishment processes by reviewing sales trends, stock positions and future demand requirements.

Calculate and manage store allocations for new product launches, seasonal collections and continuity lines.

Work closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure timely replenishment and efficient stock flow through the business.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Review forecasts regularly and update projections based on current trading performance, promotional activity and market conditions.

Support demand planning processes by analysing historical sales data, seasonal trends and upcoming business initiatives.

Contribute to forecasting accuracy by identifying variances and recommending adjustments to future plans.

Range Planning & Assortment Optimisation

Support the planning and development of seasonal and core product assortments across makeup, skincare, fragrance and beauty accessories categories.

Assist in determining option counts, depth of buy and product mix to achieve commercial objectives.

Analyse historical sales performance, customer demand and market trends to support range review decisions.

Evaluate product lifecycle performance and recommend actions relating to product continuity, discontinuation or expansion opportunities.

Support launch planning for new products and collections, ensuring appropriate stock levels are available across all channels.

Promotional & Markdown Management

Support the planning and execution of promotional campaigns, product launches and key trading events.

Model markdown and promotional scenarios to assess potential sales uplift, stock clearance and margin impact.

Monitor promotional performance and provide detailed analysis of results and return on investment.

Collaborate with Buying and Marketing teams to ensure promotional activity aligns with inventory and commercial objectives.

Supplier & Critical Path Management

Track purchase orders, supplier confirmations, production timelines and delivery schedules.

Monitor critical path milestones to ensure products arrive on time and in line with launch requirements.

Identify potential supply risks, delays or stock shortages and escalate issues proactively.

Support contingency planning and stock management strategies to minimise disruption to trade.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build strong working relationships with Buying, Ecommerce, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams.

Support store and online trading initiatives by ensuring stock and product availability align with business priorities.

Participate in regular trade meetings, range reviews and planning sessions, providing data-driven recommendations and insights.

Reporting & Presentation

Produce accurate and timely reports for weekly, monthly and seasonal business reviews.

Present trading updates, sales analysis and stock recommendations to senior stakeholders when required.

Develop reporting tools and dashboards that improve visibility of key merchandising metrics.

Ensure all data and reporting is maintained with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Experience

1–2 years' experience in a merchandising, planning, retail analytics or inventory management role.

Experience working within a retail, ecommerce or consumer products environment is highly desirable.

Analytical Skills

Strong numerical and analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into commercial actions.

Comfortable working with sales, stock, margin and forecasting data to support decision-making.

Systems & Technical Skills

Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, data analysis and reporting.

Experience using merchandising, ERP, planning or inventory management systems.

Ability to work with large datasets and identify trends, exceptions and opportunities.

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Confident building relationships across multiple departments and levels of the organisation.

Attention to Detail

High level of accuracy when managing data, reports, forecasts and stock plans.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Commercial Awareness

Passion for retail and beauty, with an understanding of customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity.

Ability to balance analytical thinking with commercial decision-making.

Key Competencies

Commercially focused with strong business acumen.

Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.

Adaptable and resilient within a fast-paced retail environment.

Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.

Customer-focused, with an understanding of how merchandising decisions impact the customer journey and overall brand experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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