Merchandising Assistant
ASDA
Merchandising Assistant
ASDA
Retailer selling groceries, fashion, homeware
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Right stock, right place, right time – it's a merchandising thing! It's all about the numbers; what you see, the decisions you take and how you impact that bottom line.
Are you a recent graduate looking to take your first step with an inspiring retailer? You may currently be working in retail looking for a head office opportunity? Or an existing Merchandising Assistant looking to further your career?
Whatever your level of experience, we make the time to coach our talent and we take pride in progressing our teams.
“Everything about Asda”
We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input.
Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.
We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
“Find your role”
As a Merchandising Assistant in this incredibly fast-moving environment, you'll be part of the team that builds and executes a unique to George product proposition across all channels to meet our customers' needs and deliver commercial value.
Using data, you will analyse the past buying behaviours of our customers and then track and react to the current sales performance of George products in our stores.
Working closely with suppliers and alongside our Buyers, you'll agree budgets and trading plans to optimise sales and deliver stylish and affordable pieces that have the power to inspire joy and bring an unexpected smile to our customers.
“Let’s find out about you”
We welcome applications from recent graduates, particularly those with degrees in Business, Economics, Marketing, Retail Management, Mathematics, Data Analytics or related disciplines. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start a commercial career in retail, applying analytical thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills in a fast-paced trading environment. If you're naturally curious about consumer behaviour, enjoy working with data and are eager to learn from experienced commercial professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
You will have strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and support trading decisions. Confident using Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications, you'll be comfortable working with large volumes of information and producing clear, actionable insights.
“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone’s reach.
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.
Everything you'll love
To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
Discretionary company bonus
Company pension up to 7% matched
15% colleague discount in store and online
Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
ASDA is a British retailer selling groceries, fashion, homeware and baby products through a network of stores and an online platform. Products are stocked in stores and online, with standard checkout and options for delivery or collection, plus in-store services like pharmacies and cafes that support shopping. ASDA differentiates itself by offering a wide range of quality items at competitive prices along with convenient services and facilities that make shopping easier for families. The company aims to provide a seamless, affordable, and convenient shopping experience whether customers shop in-store or online.
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