Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.  

 Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special… 

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household. 
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days. 
• We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance. 
• Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan). 
• We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes. 
• Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits. 
• Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance. 
• Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary. 
• Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.  
• Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them. 
• Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family. 

What you'll do…

As the Assistant Merchandiser Advanced for Third Party Brands Your key accountabilities will include

• Playing a pivotal role in the delivery of the M&S strategic ambition to introduce and grow third-party Brands online. Create the departmental plan and strategy to deliver sales, total stocks, GSM, markdown, availability targets and option count.
• Formulating a detailed plan on the products to be offered each month across all channels to meet our customer requirements, taking full responsibility for a range or department where necessary. Working collaboratively with Buying counterparts to build and maintain product ranges that grow & improve M&S style credentials. Booking quantities of products to meet launch and respond to in season variables for all channels. Build and maintain strong availability of continuity product including regular size reviews, forecasting for a multitude of brands
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with our brands. Constantly monitor sales and range offering to ensure commercial and customer aspirations are potentialised, liaising with brands to react and amend accordingly.
• Delivering in-season actions that maximise sales and profit opportunities and meet agreed targets. Preparing and presenting regular business reviews, alongside the wider team, to successfully drive performance rate.

Who you are

Your skills & experience will include

• You will already be working to Assistant Merchandiser level in a fast-paced retailer - ideally with Branded Merchandising experience
• Strong Merchandising skills including development of Department Plan, stock/commitment management, creating sales estimates and managing GSM. Knowledge of the end to end buy to channel process 
• Strong numerical, analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong relationship building and communication skills to foster collaborative and effective engagement with brand partners. 
• Experience managing and setting direction for a team. Motivating & developing reports, deputising responsibilities and leading through change. 
• Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, enabling you to influence where needed
• Resilience and being open to change

Everyone’s welcome 

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. 

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. 

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.