Merchandise Administration Assistant

Direct Group, is Australia’s leading home shopping organisation, providing its customers with unique and quality products, via digital channels; websites, and through print channels; catalogues, media and TV.

We are looking for a Merchandise Administration Assistant to join our Fashion team.  You will support the Category Managers with buying sheets, product setups and purchasing.  This opportunity offers comprehensive exposure to a working of a Merchandise Team. 

What you can expect to do:

• Provide outstanding administrative assistance and support to the Category Managers 


• Setup, monitor and main product buy sheets


• Complete product set ups, catalogue builds in a timely manner


• Raise purchase orders and ensure all details are correct and achieve production deadlines ensuring delivery is made on time to maximise sales opportunities


• Communicate with vendor in a professional manner


• Support the team with various ad hoc administration task such as working with samples for production development and photo shoots


• Join a fast-paced digital v-commerce retail environment

What we need from you:

• A proven track record as proactive administration assistant!


• Previous experienced as a retail Merchandise Assistant would be an advantage, but not essential


• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and hit the ground running


• Demonstrated proficiency in excel (intermediate) and data entry


• Outstanding Communication skills - internal and external


• Highly organised, with a flexible ‘Can Do’ approach


• Detail oriented and driven by deadlines


• A great team player 


• A hunger for learning, grow and develop!

In return we offer: 

• GREAT product discounts across the Group


• On-site café 


• On-site free parking


• Free membership to SONDER health and wellbeing for you and your family


• Supportive leadership and ongoing coaching


• Fantastic culture within a thriving, collaborative organisation who values our people

Great opportunity to join a team that love what they do! 

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.