Range Manager Assistant Apprentice (Level 4) Start Your Fashion Career with Damart Do you love fashion, keep up with the latest trends and enjoy spotting products that customers will love? Are you looking for a chance to turn that passion into a career? Damart is part of the international Damartex Group, helping over 10 million customers across Europe and beyond look and feel their best. As a leading retailer of fashion, footwear and home products, we're passionate about creating stylish, comfortable collections that our customers love. We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Range Manager Assistant Apprentice to join our Commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fashion range management, product selection and trend analysis while working towards a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Range Manager and Assistant Range Manager with administration, reporting and trading reviews
• Work closely with Marketing, Creative, Merchandising and Product teams to bring fashion ranges and catalogues to life
• Research competitors, identify emerging trends and spot product opportunities
• Support the selection of clothing and footwear ranges for catalogues and marketing campaigns
• Assist in creating engaging product stories and selections that appeal to our customers
• Proofread catalogues and marketing materials to ensure product information is accurate and compelling
• Help manage delivery issues and work with suppliers and stakeholders to find solutions

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for fashion, clothing and retail
• An interest in trends, product selection and understanding what customers want
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn

What You'll Gain:

• A recognised Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification
• Full on-the-job training and support from experienced commercial professionals
• Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard
• Dedicated support from SCL throughout your apprenticeship journey
• Valuable experience within an international fashion and retail business
• The opportunity to develop a career in Range Planning. If you're passionate about fashion, love products and trends, and want to build a career with a leading retail brand, we'd love to hear from you

Technical Skills:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to enter, organise and check data accurately
• Basic numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to learn new systems, software and processes quickly

Communication Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments
• Confidence in asking questions and seeking clarification when required

Organisation & Planning:

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with support
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment

Attention to Detail:

• Ability to work accurately and spot errors in documents and data
• Careful approach to administrative tasks and proof-reading activities

Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to learn and develop commercial and product knowledge
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for retail/commercial environments
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to tasks
• Demonstrates initiative and takes ownership of allocated work

Desirable:

• Business Studies, Marketing or similar creative subjects
• Previous work experience, part-time employment, volunteering or school projects demonstrating administrative, retail or customer service skills

Buying and Merchandising Assistant Level 4.

The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training from the employer, Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard, and a full wrap around service from SCL.

Damart is part of the international Damartex Group, helping over 10 million customers across Europe and beyond look and feel their best. As a leading retailer of fashion, footwear and home products, we're passionate about creating stylish, comfortable collections that our customers love.