Assistant Merchandiser (E-Commerce)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Baird Group are in exciting times! We are opening fantastic new stores across the UK on both the High Street and in Outlet Centres, with iconic brands including Ted Baker, Marc Darcy, and Ben Sherman.
We are making waves in the menswear industry and if that interests you then you’ll want to know that we have an exciting new opportunity to join our dynamic Merchandise team as an Assistant Merchandiser (E-Commerce) based in our Thorpe Park, head office.
Key Accountabilities
As an Assistant Merchandiser you will play a vital role within our E-Commerce Merchandising team. You will provide essential support to your department and provide daily management support to the Merchandise Admin Assistant.
If that excites you then we are looking for the following key skills and experience;
Knowledge / skills:
- Strong housekeeping and organisational skills
- Numeracy
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Team player
- Good visual presentation skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Relevant skills working within a B&M office
- Financial awareness and understanding of departmental budgets and margins
PC Skills:
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word
Qualifications & experience:
- GCSE level C in Maths & English
- Ideally to have a degree in a merchandising relevant subject
- At least 18 months experience working as a Merchandise Admin Assistant- ideally in a related category.
What we’ll do for you:
- A culture which is inclusive, supportive, and rewarding
- We have a fantastic induction process which takes you through every part of our business, we will invest in you every step of the way in your career with us
- Excellent Refer a friend scheme
- Generous Employee discount scheme
- Complimentary membership to the Retail Trust including support helplines and extensive website content
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Merchandiser (E-Commerce) roles across Baird Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,647 - £39,659 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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