Branch Merchandiser - FTC

Elite Associates have partnered with an iconic women's accessories brand, to support on the hire of an International Branch Merchandiser - 12 month maternity cover role.

 
What will you do as a Branch Merchandiser?

• Manage sales, stock, and profit globally to maximise profit.
• Managing promotional activity in markets, suggesting action to improve sell through and reduce mark down and terminal stock.
• Planning the stores from start to finish new store builds and store packages.
• Monitoring the buy budget by market to maximise sales and reforecasting sales to ensure stock is in the right place
• Review global events calendar and ensure peak periods and market events are analysed and the appropriate stock is built e.g. Ramadan
• Market feedback is discussed with buying and merchandising to ensure sales potential is maximised
• Work closely with product merchandising teams to ensure all stock is being allocated in line with the strategy
• Team management, supporting with growth and personal development

 
What will you need to succeed as our Branch Merchandiser?

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Proven experience in Branch Merchandising or Core Merchandising in a retail head office
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work under own initiative
• Confident and articulate communicator, with an ability to build strong cross functional relationships.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proven Time management skills
• Experience of working cross functionally
• Proactive, can do attitude
• Self-motivated & enthusiastic

 
What will we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus day off each year after 6 months service and much, much more!

 
If you have relevant merchandising experience and are looking to join a friendly and hugely successful brand, apply today!