Merchandising Administrator

Merchandising Administrator
Greenbridge, Swindon
upto £19,000

The Opportunity:
Careful distribution, planning and merchandising keeps our stores well stocked and looking great! It’s no mean feat. It takes a lot of innovation, creative thinking and problem solving, as challenges arise all the time. New ideas are welcomed – and you’ll see results quickly. If you’re constructive, resilient and commercial and able to see the bigger picture, you’ll soon find your feet in this varied, fast-moving department.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandising Administrator to join our Core Stationery Merchandising team, based at our High Street Head Office in Swindon. Reporting to the Merchandiser within the Trading Department, the main purpose of this role is to provide administrative support within the Trading Category Teams.

What you’ll be doing:
You will be providing accurate data input as required and instructed by the rest of the team (system, paperwork – e.g. price changes, allocation and raising orders). You will action and answer store queries on behalf of the Trading Team relating to the product category and manage price changes in the system, liaising with external suppliers in regards to delivery dates and times. You will obtain internal and external information on behalf of the team and compile and issue reports on a daily and weekly basis as as well as managing store signing session and carrying out any additional administrative activities as required.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who has good interpersonal and numerical skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads. You should have excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and Word and have good organisational and time management skills. You will have a key eye for detail and accuracy with a strong team ethos and good communication skills.
What we can offer you:
Annual bonus based on company performance
Hybrid working model from home and in the office (3 office days & 2 from home)
24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Finish at 4pm on a Friday
Competitive pension contribution
Staff discount card for stores and online

About Us:
WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the ‘Hub of the High Street’ and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.

Format of Business

Merchandising

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Type

Permanent

Salary From

upto

Salary To

19,000

Hours / Week

36.25

Country

UK

County

Wiltshire

Job Code / Grade

B

Post Code

SN3 3LR