Assistant Merchandiser (Maternity Cover)
Posted Today by Clarendon Fine Art
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Lichfield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Merchandiser (Gallery Merchandiser) role at Clarendon Fine Art involves supporting the merchandising team in a dynamic retail environment, focusing on driving sales through effective stock management and client engagement. This position is a 9-month maternity cover, requiring a proactive individual with strong communication and organizational skills. The role includes responsibilities such as analyzing sales data, managing stock allocation for gallery openings, and providing support to gallery teams. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curate a selection of galleries to deliver a client-focused, commercial offering.
- Analyze bestselling artwork and strategically allocate stock to galleries.
- Ensure correct stock allocation for new gallery openings, artwork releases, events, and tours.
- Act as the first point of contact for gallery teams, answering stock queries and providing advice.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to drive gallery performance.
Key Skills:
- Experience in head office merchandising and driving sales within a retail business.
- Confident communication and relationship-building skills.
- Effective problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and in-house systems.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Lichfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Clarendon Fine Art is the world’s largest and fastest growing network of contemporary art galleries. Our mission is to make beautiful artwork accessible to an ever-increasing audience of customers. As we approach the opening of our 88th Gallery, we continue to pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our business embraces those who have a wealth of personality and motivation, and in return offer exciting career opportunities in an inspirational and expanding environment.
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic & proactive Assistant Merchandiser (Gallery Merchandiser) on a 9 Month Maternity Contract to join our dedicated Merchandising team in a pivotal role, working closely with all areas of our dynamic and thriving retail business based in Lichfield.
About You
You will have a positive and pro-active attitude, with great attention to detail. You will have experience of head office merchandising and driving sales within a Retail business. You must be a confident communicator. You will have a proven ability to build relationships cross functionally. You will be an effective problem solver. You must have exceptional organisational skills. You thrive in a fast paced, busy environment. You will have strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, databases, in-house systems).
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Merchandising, you will be directly responsible for curating a selection of galleries to deliver a client focused, commercial offering. You will be instrumental in driving sales by analysing the bestselling artwork in each gallery, and strategically allocating to get the right artwork in at the right time. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the correct stock is allocated for new gallery openings, new artwork releases, events & tours. You will help to facilitate potential sales by being a first point of contact for gallery teams, efficiently answering their stock queries and providing proactive advice on the available portfolio of artwork. You will identify opportunities, making recommendations to the business and taking action to drive gallery performance.
Working hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday to Friday with one day per week working 09:30-18:00 (this will include being “on call” until 21:00 – paid at overtime). You will be required to work one weekend in every six, and will get the days back in lieu during the week when on weekend shifts.
Why choose us?
In addition to a competitive salary, this role also offers flexible hours and hybrid work from home benefits. Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office and 2 days working from home). Additional earning opportunities. 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays). We offer a fantastic employee discount scheme on our portfolio of art work. Contributory employee pension scheme. Develop and advance your career with promotion and progression opportunities. Join the wider company at social events throughout the year. We offer you benefits and discounts including food, drink, retailers and fun days out! Milestone rewards to celebrate your big life events both inside and outside of work Seasonal ‘Thank you’ gifts from the company throughout the year Free HQ and Operations parking