About the role
As a Trainee Merchandiser at Primark, you’ll assist the Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser in the delivery of our sales, stocks and contribution budgets. You’ll learn about the industry and be given all the tools you need to progress in a Merchandiser role.
Primark is a growing business in a competitive industry, with exciting expansion across the UK, Europe, and the US. Your contribution will focus on delivering budgets and line projections, investigating data inaccuracies and forecasting sales. You’ll also have exciting responsibilities relating to products and trends.
What you’ll get
- 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy five more days.
- Flexible working and the opportunity for an early Friday finish.
- A subsidised cafeteria.
- Primark Perks, including discounts with local partner businesses near our offices.
What you’ll bring
- Analytical: An analytical thinker with an eye for detail and numbers, who also loves working in a team.
- Curious: Investigate and resolve data inaccuracies, report on stock overages and shortages, and ensure current commitment records are maintained accurately.
- Customer focused: Develop a strong knowledge of our global customer base and use this knowledge to offer outstanding value to customers and key recommendations to your team.
- Strategically minded: Act as a self-starter, working on a range of products trading in multiple regions. As your knowledge of your product and customer grows, you’ll identify opportunities and learn from sales reactions.
- Never miss an opportunity: Use your initiative to identify current and future trading opportunities and propose recommendations to your team.
- Total organisation: Build key relationships that enable you to progress deliveries and shipping documentation, drive stakeholder engagement, and collaborate with your team.
About Primark
Primark has grown from its first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business with over 80,000 colleagues and more than 440 stores in 17 countries. Its values are Caring, Dynamic and Together.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference and education checks, and for some roles criminal and financial checks.