Merchandise Administration Assistant

Royal Academy Enterprises Limited
£19,000 plus attractive benefits

The Royal Academy of Arts is one of the UK’s foremost arts institutions, famous for its world class exhibitions including The Real Van Gogh, Anish Kapoor and David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture. Its purpose is to be a clear, strong voice for art and artists. Its public programme promotes the creation, study and enjoyment of art to a wide range of audiences through exhibitions, education and debate.

Accompanying the work of the Academy is an innovative multi-channel retail operation. The organisation operates a successful retail store, transactional website and mail order catalogue that enable visitors to buy a vast range of unique products to accompany their experience of eminent artists and architects.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual who is looking to forge a career in Merchandising. Our Merchandising team is responsible for the management of the merchandise range and achieving business objectives through range planning, range trading, stock management, supply chain management and margin control.

The successful candidate will be efficient, methodical and a strong administrator. Essential qualities required for this role include: strong organisational and IT skills (particularly MS Excel); a high level of numeracy, and excellent communication skills, in order to build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external suppliers. The successful candidate will be able to use their initiative and be prepared to work under pressure at times.

Previous experience in retail and/or merchandise administration is advantageous, along with a genuine interest in the arts.

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For further information please email recruitment@royalacademy.org.uk .