The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
The position:
We are seeking a Merchandise Executive to join our growing marketing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced team and develop a thorough understanding of merchandise and licensing product at a Formula One team.
The Merchandise Executive is pivotal to the smooth running of the department. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders within the Merchandise and Partnerships departments as well as external suppliers to provide a range of support to the wider team as well as managing the partner order process.
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious and proactive to deliver operational excellence, and support managers on merchandise and licensing programmes.
As Merchandise Executive you will:
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Assist with overall industry analysis, market research and competitive analysis.
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Support the overall merchandise teams (design/development) in the creation of product and innovations.
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Participate in executing and implementing overall global performance product line initiatives.
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Maintain all product information tools ensuring excellent data quality.
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Assist with Product Catalogue preparation and set up at internal meetings.
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Assist in sample management of key, core and heritage products.
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Assist in blank order processes, raise orders and help facilitate invoices.
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Closely manage requests from partnerships and commercial for all Williams related product.
Our Merchandise Executive have the following:
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Knowledge/ interest in clothing/manufacturing process.
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Quick learner with a strong attention to detail.
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Good knowledge and experience with excel.
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Experience working in a fast-pace environment.
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Ability to support on multiple projects on different timelines.
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Is self-motivated, proactive and independent as well as proven organisational and collaborative skills.
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Have an energetic, positive attitude with an open mind as to what can be achieved.
Application closing date: All applications must be received by 5th December 2023.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments