Graduate Merchandising Admin Assistant - THG Beauty

About THG 

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.  

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Early Careers 

Whether you join THG as a graduate, intern, or apprentice, you can shape your future. Each role comes with real responsibilities, giving you the unique opportunity to make an impact from day one. We're committed to supporting your personal and professional development, and strongly believe that giving you the freedom to manage your career will help you to thrive at THG. Our Early Careers team will be on hand to support you every step of the way, creating exciting learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential. We'll give you the tools, advice, and support you need to succeed, and empower you to take your career to the next level. 

Life at THG Beauty 

We’re home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous – all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. 
 

Click here to learn more about life at THG. 

Why be a Graduate Merchandising Admin Assistant at THG?   

We are looking for the next generation of creative and passionate leaders in the Beauty industry. As a leading online retailer we strive for best-in-class across all of our functions, so we're now looking to hire ambitious and driven graduates to embark on a truly unique Graduate scheme across our Merchandising function within THG Beauty.  

We are looking for talented graduates to join us to develop key skillsets in an online retail first environment, with a view of giving you real responsibility across our Beauty brand collective from day one.  

As a Graduate Merchandising Admin Assistant you’ll:  

• Work with buying to maximise commercial opportunities and minimise areas of risk by regularly reviewing performance and trends and re-planning accordingly. 
• Produce monthly stock and sales budgets for own department. 
• Forecast demand planning at sku level where necessary and provide timely and accurate forecasts for the season ahead. 
• Develop and agree activity plans with buying and marketing to achieve sales and profit targets and drive the correct department strategy. 
• Robust management of OTB with phased commitment to increase trading flexibility. 
• Work in close alignment with buying and supply to develop supplier relationships. 
• Analyse supplier delivery performance and work with the buyer and supply to take appropriate action. 
• Evaluate customer and market information to enhance and support department planning. 

What skills and experience do I need for this role? 

• An ambitious graduate looking to start work after graduation in Summer 2025.  
• Commercially astute, ambitious and collaborative individuals who are hungry for success and genuine responsibility.   
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build solid relationships both internally and externally.   
• Strong passion for Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, as well as good organisational skills.   
• A proactive self-starter with a problem-solving attitude and the ability to manage their time effectively. 
• Knowledge of Google Analytics would be beneficial but full support will be provided.   

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

• Access to bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.  
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 
• Buy back up to 3 days each year. 
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
• Access our in-house CBT therapist. 
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  
• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
• Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.  
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 
• On-site staff shop. 
• Access to on-site barber. 
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. 
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.