Sean B

Commercial and analytical Merchandising Assistant, ready to step up into a Junior Merchandiser position. Proven track record of optimising range performance, driving agile in-season trading and managing stock flow with complex branded categories. I combine numerical accuracy with the strong communication skills required to manage cross-functional teams and external brand relationships.

Having familiarity with merchandising systems, as well as the ability to manage WSSIs and prepare for BTAs, I'm excited to utilise my experience to deliver on our sales, margin, and profit KPIs.

Merchandising Assistant at John Lewis (2024-11 – Present)

• Drive day-to-day merchandising workflow, inventory, and supply chain execution for high-profile premium brands.
• Analyse weekly sales and stock reports via Boxi and Tableau to identify trading risks and opportunities and determine actions to mitigate.
• Proactively review OTB to maximise category sales.
• Own WSSI updates for assigned brands/categories; accurately forecasting stock flow and minimising terminal stock risks.
• Markdown planning for assigned brands, reviewing spend of created MD and impact of realised MD on margin.
• Act as key operational contact for external brands, supporting critical path from the buy through to launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse and operational teams to maximise stock availability.
• Proactively onboarded a new MA, providing clear guidelines and supporting with workflow management.
• Optimise processes, reducing manual workload by 50% through effective use of Excel and Google sheets.

Sales Advisor at Hotel Chocolat (2024-05 – 2024-09)

• Achieved a 70% membership conversion rate through customer engagement.
• Implemented sales and marketing strategies, boosting revenue by 20%.
• Maintained a visually appealing product display, enhancing brand presence.
• Developed strong customer and team relationships, ensuring targets were met.
• Upsold strategically, tailoring product recommendations to customers' needs.

Accounts Admin at Wheatley & Co (2023-08 – 2024-02)

• Managed financial records with 100% accuracy, ensuring smooth operations.
• Enhanced client relations, reducing response time by 15%.
• Tracked tax, invoicing, and budget information efficiently using TaxCalc.

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