E-commerce Merchandising to Company within Retail

The E-commerce Merchandising function is responsible for maximizing net sales and profitability by driving the most commercial and inspiring online store through commercial planning, coordination, execution and strategic stock management. You will be part of one of our online markets, for which you will be responsible for one of our concepts (ladies, kids & men) and become the key player in reaching the sales goals set for your concept.  You will be the one who improve and contribute to your market continuous growth! You will work in close collaboration with colleagues in your own team as well as with other functions both within Online Sales and across the comapny.

You will do that by:

* Drive net sales for your concept on a weekly basis by analyzing your sales figures, taking and executing actions according to the opportunities, threats and priorities identified 
* Set the best strategic commercial plan pre-season and in-season for your concept based on your customer, sales results, commercial belief and previous learnings 
* Strategically manage the stock levels of your concept by adjusting the buying, ensuring stock freshness and setting appropriate reduction costs throughout the season  

Description of the Division 
Online Sales is responsible for our e-commerce globally, where we digitally offer the world fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way! We offer e-commerce in all digital channels, and currently have e-commerce sites in 51 markets. Our goal is to be the #1 global online fashion destination and the most loved fashion brand in the world, which means we will grow fast in the coming years. To reach that goal we need people with a great interest in retail and in driving sales! 
  
Description of the project/team 
The job as E-commerce Merchandiser comes with lots of responsibility - and lots of fun! You will run our biggest store and together with your team be part of creating and developing the future of ecommerce. As a Merchandiser you will set the goals for your concept and be responsible for what actions to take to drive net sales, reach profit and set the best commercial plan. (Note that as a consultant you need to be flexible to move between different markets) 
 
How does the working environment look like? 
Open, fast paced, flexible, international, friendly and fun!  
Many point of contacts? 
Yes, many point of contacts within the team and also outside of the team, contact with the store Merchandising team for the market.  
  
Work tasks   

* Drive net sales for your concept on a weekly basis by analyzing your sales figures, taking and executing actions according to the opportunities, threats and priorities identified 
* Set the best strategic commercial plan pre-season and in-season for your concept based on your customer, sales results, commercial belief and previous learnings 
* Strategically manage the stock levels of your concept by adjusting the buying, ensuring stock freshness and setting appropriate reduction costs throughout the season  

       
Mandatory requirements: 

* Strong analytical skills
* An academic degree within business or engineering
* Commercial awareness and sales drive - top of mind is always to sell more!
* Customer focus
* Result driven
* Experience of Google Analytics
* Strong excel knowledge and general interest in working in different system  

Qualifying requirements: 

* Preferably previous e-commerce experience
* Previous experience from working in sales and result driven environment is a plus 

Tools/software:  

* Experience of Google Analytics
* Strong excel knowledge and general interest in working in different systems 

Personal Competences 
1. Easy to learn
2. Flexible and adaptable - needs to enjoy working in a very fast paced and ever-changing environment
3. Team Player & communication skills 

About the job
Fulltime. You need to be fluent in English. Our client would like you to start 2020-04-01 and the assignment is expected to run until 2020-06-30. The company has chosen to use the recruitment and staffing company Next u in this recruitment. You will be employed as a consultant at Next u and will be placed at our client office. 

Location: The position is based in Stockholm city (Kungsgatan/Drottninngatan) 

We look forward to your application!