Junior Merchandiser Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of junior merchandiser. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical advice and/or recommendations on key aspects of product planning and development process including (but not limited to) material selection, sampling development, production and delivery issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience of multi-channel retail clothing, including digital and catalogue
• Excellent knowledge of apparel or footwear gained within European markets
• Expertise within the German market is an advantage
• An instinct a passion for product awareness of market trends
• Competitive salary + Bonus (dependent upon company performance)
• Free access to a modern, well equipped gym and pool
• A subsidies onsite restaurant – with lovely fresh food served daily
• Order & web channels, in order to

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the junior merchandiser position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to meet corporate requirements to include development of quarterly estimates at completion and monthly financial reports.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Computer proficiency with intermediate to advanced Excel skills, working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Self-starter who is able work independently and as part of a team
• Business acumen with a strong analytical mindset
• Fluent in German & English is essential
• Strong Excel skills and flair for working with and interpreting data
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English (B2)
• Sensitivity and comprehension of sales and e-commerce KPIs
• Able to interact with flexibility and diplomacy with internal and external stakeholders

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the junior merchandiser position.

Previously, I was responsible for operational and production support of corporate financial applications including functional configuration management and documentation needed to support the applications.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong passion for fashion (trends, products, brands, industry, ) and keeps himself/herself updated with magazines, socials, blogs, runways
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Power Point)
• A first relevant experience preferably in luxury fashion industry
• Enthusiastic team player, willing to work in an international environment
• Rigourous with excellent attention to details
• Highly organized, self-motivated and multitasker
• Proactive, flexible and agile, able to bring new creative ideas
• Eager to learn and take new challenges

I am excited to be applying for the position of junior merchandiser. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for team with partners to influence decisions and enable effective planning & allocation of product.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent product knowledge and sensibility
• A True passion for retail, products, design, consumer experience, luxury
• Fluent in English and Proficient in MS Office
• Merchandise & Trade the Site – work with stakeholders at all levels to make sure that the site is relevant to our strategies and delivers in line with sales metrics
• Maintain Product Information – ensure all product is uploaded and categorised to facilitate the customer journey
• Managing Performance – Review performance against KPI’s and work with the analytics team to create effective solutions that champion our online customers
• Optimising Processes – develop and maintain processes and procedures to run efficient online ranging with an eye for continuous improvement
• Stock - support the category merchandising and SRT teams in understanding online sales potential and anticipating stock builds for product launches, promotions and events

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the junior merchandiser position.

Previously, I was responsible for detailed information regarding your experience with store stocking, seasonal product displays, merchandising end caps and convenience store merchandising.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Passion for fashion and digital environment
• Logistics/Operations (i.e., coordination of shipments and deliveries)
• Strong Merchandising skills including managing GSM, development of Department Plan, stock / commitment management, creating sales estimates, and production plans
• Strong Knowledge of the end to end buy to store process
• Manage and maintain rolling operating financial forecast (OTB) in collaboration with buyers to optimise business performance
• Recap and analyse actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Participate as a valued partner with Allocation, Logistics, Styling, Operations, Engineering and Analytics team
• Previous work history preferably in a retail or online merchandising environment would be advantageous