Merchandise Assistant Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Merchandise Assistant to join our team. As a Merchandise Assistant, you will play a key role in the growth and profitability of our business, while also providing administrative support and data analysis.
Job Description
As a Merchandise Assistant, you will be responsible for coordinating administration, general marketing, reporting, and data analysis activities for a busy category. You will work closely with the Category Team to achieve business goals and objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support all members of the category team
* Assist with loading of images and catalogue layouts
* General marketing support
* Administer processes relating to the category
* Manage product data related activities including vendor cost changes, clearance excess reporting, product data, and pricing maintenance
* Assist with retail and trade promotional builds and ensure deadlines are met
* Assist with event and promotional planning
* Data base management
* Compile weekly reporting
If you have strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively without close supervision, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Familiarity with marketing principles or exposure to retail/trade marketing
* Strong Excel skills
* Automotive knowledge required
* Strong organizational skills and able to juggle a number of constantly changing priorities
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Studies in marketing/merchandise an advantage.
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:
* Staff discounts across the group of companies
* Private health insurance discounts
* Employee assistance program
* A highly safety conscious work environment
* Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organization
At Genuine Parts Company, we are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after.