Merchandising Administrator

About Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood is a leading British fashion brand, celebrated for its rich heritage, innovative designs, and commitment to activism and culture. The brand prioritizes its people and environmental sustainability, guided by core principles including Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture, and Heritage. They seek candidates who share a passion for creativity, innovation, and sustainable practices.

Role Overview

We invite applications for a full-time Merchandising Administrator position on a 6-month fixed-term contract, located in our Battersea office. This role focuses on providing vital administrative assistance within the Merchandising team, ensuring all product and collection data is correctly recorded and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update product and merchandising data across internal systems ensuring accuracy.
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies in data to maintain consistency and data integrity.
• Support product information setup including coding, categorization, and collection maintenance.
• Administer licensing documentation and assist in ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate merchandising updates and reflect changes accurately throughout systems.
• Generate and maintain reports, spreadsheets, and relevant documentation for the team.
• Conduct basic competitor and market research, summarizing findings into reports.
• Track key deadlines related to product lifecycle and collection management.
• Collaborate with internal departments to verify and update product data as necessary.
• Offer general administrative support and assist on additional merchandising projects as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or academic background in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Merchandising, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Experience in administrative, data entry, or supporting roles is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level is required.
• Strong numerical, analytical skills, and keen attention to detail with emphasis on data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple deadlines and tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication skills and confidence working across different teams.
• Self-driven with a proactive mindset towards problem-solving.
• No prior experience in fashion is essential; a willingness to learn and develop merchandising expertise is welcomed.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on products.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support: private medical insurance, employee assistance program, gym discounts, and financial planning access.
• Access to Perkbox discounts and wellness resources.
• Cycle to work scheme participation.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Company pension plan.
• Opportunities for training and practical experience.
• Potential to develop new skills and expand industry knowledge.

Equal Opportunity

Vivienne Westwood is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics in accordance with local laws.