Merchandising Assistant

Join the excitement at Edinburgh Woollen Mill!

Are you ready to kickstart a dynamic career in Merchandising?
At The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, our Merchandising team is at the heart of the action—making sure our customers get the right products, in the right place, at the right time. We work hand-in-hand with our

Buying teams to create standout product ranges that drive sales and deliver results.
From supporting store teams to collaborating with our Online, Supply Chain, and Distribution colleagues, this is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same. If you love problem-solving, learning new skills, and being part of a team that makes a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Get ready to dive into a mix of analytical, creative, and operational tasks, including:
Data & Analysis
• Helping shape future product ranges with insightful analysis
• Reviewing store and location performance to spot opportunities
• Identifying trends and sharing meaningful data insights
• Analysing size ratios to ensure we meet customer demand
• Supporting delivery planning to get products into stores at the right time
Pricing & Promotions
• Pulling together pricing and promotion updates
• Sharing clear communication with our Stores and Online teams
Working with Suppliers & Distribution
• Preparing information for supplier deliveries
• Partnering with our Distribution Centre to keep stock moving
Stock Replenishment
• Supporting the stock allocation team during busy trading periods
Purchase Orders
• Creating and managing both import and domestic purchase orders
We’re excited to hear from you if you are:
• Confident with numbers and analysis
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Organised with great attention to detail
• A strong communicator
• A real team player
• Familiar with Excel—or keen to learn (full training provided!)
This is the ideal first step into a rewarding Merchandising career. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from an experienced team, and build a rich skill set that will open the door to future progression.
We’re passionate about developing our people—and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Why Join Us?
If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious business with outstanding career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
This role provides the foundation for a long-term career in Merchandising, offering both professional development and the chance to contribute to the success of a well-established retail brand.
About us:
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is a retail business comprising of over 400 units, including High Street, Tourist & Destination sites, predominantly Fashion and Home.
High Street
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill has mainstream high street stores selling ladies and menswear for the 45 plus customer. Outlets are located in a wide variety of market and provincial towns across the UK and Ireland.
Tourist Shops and Visitor Centres
We have specialty tourist stores, where gift items and other products reflect the stores location. The outlets, which trade under an individual, often local, fascia, are in key tourist locations throughout the UK. Many stores are on busy tourist routes and benefit from coach visits where food service and exhibitions are all part of the attraction.
Destination Shopping
There are Destination Sites which contain all of the Company's concepts and other brands to increase their attractiveness as a retail destination. The sites trade under local, individual fascia’s such as Antartex Village, and Kernow Mill, Mackinnon Mills.
Please apply now if interested!
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