Merchandiser

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

Exciting role with hugely impressive brand Your new company Long established British brand that specialises in bags and accessories. Your new role We are looking for a commercially minded merchandiser to help drive growth through direct to consumer channels. The company has ambitious but achievable growth plans that are centred around growing online channels, increasing profitability in the retail portfolio and expanding our wholesale accounts. The role will report directly to the Merchandising Director. Duties will include: To devise annual Retail and eCommerce Merchandise plan considering number of options, category mix, price architecture using lessons learnt and business strategy. To relay the plan to key stake holders and work with them to range build considering company objectives. To work closely with factories to place repeats and ensure stock is delivered in a timely manner. To analyse store performance, space & profile and provide recommendations on store grading at total business & category level. To review this on a seasonal basis. To ensure all stores and eCommerce have the optimum stock levels in line with space & category performance and that these are constantly being monitored to achieve maximum sales and profit. To review continuity styles on a fortnightly basis, proposing buys whilst managing total OTB & WSSI. To identify & maximise opportunities & minimise risk to improve sales performance. Work closely with the all Merchandisers on critical path management and product planning to maximise total company sales and profit. Set up and own end to end range planning procedures. Managing retail and eComm promotional calendar working with Retail Director and Head of eComm to ensure margin targets and profitability is met when proposing promotional activity. Mentor the assistant merchandisers and ensure that they are given the required training and support. In order to be successful in this position, you must have experience within a similar role, especially within direct to consumer merchandising. eCommerce and retail, run rate analysis, price optimisation and promo population is going to be essential. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk