A bit about us
Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK's leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrance affordable and accessible to everyone — showcasing over 700 brands across 216 stores and online, with a mission to Spray a Little Happiness.
The role
This is a commercially focused Assistant Merchandiser role to support the Merchandising team in managing key supplier brands. You will work closely with the Merchandising team, Buying team, Account Managers and external brand partners.
You will be responsible for supporting the Merchandising team with reporting, forecasting, stock and availability, while also acting as a strategic commercial partner to brands.
This role is ideal for an experienced Assistant Merchandiser who enjoys combining analytical rigour with commercial decision-making and brand collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work alongside the Merchandising team to support in building relationships for supplier accounts, collaborating with brands and Account Managers to align forecasts, stock, ranging and commercial priorities.
- Alongside Merchandising team, support with supplier forecasts, replenishment, newness buys, stockholding, ranging and availability.
- Reviewing promotional performance and NPD performance with the Buying team.
- Reacting to sales and changes in the market, ensuring sales are maximised and KPIs are met.
- Support in quarterly range reviews.
Essential skills
- Currently working at Assistant Merchandiser level.
- Analytically minded and commercially aware.
- Excellent communication skills, highly organised with strong Excel ability.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and managing a busy workload.
Preferred but not essential
- Experience within a fast-paced Beauty/Retail/FMCG environment.
- Experience managing a large store estate.
Where will I be based?
Fragrance Quarters, Trafford Park, Manchester.
Join us now and help shape the future of fragrance retail!
The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.