Retail Merchandiser

Our client is a British Heritage Retailer based in South West London.  They are currently looking for a Merchandiser on menswear.

Retail Merchandiser - The Role: 

• Create seasonal strategy under guidance from SM and option plan alongside Buying team
• Prepare Financial Plans, Department Plans and Sign Off Packs with attention to all major KPIs (Sales, margin, markdown and closing stocks) to present to SM/MD
• Present in all sign off meetings to MD/PD with accompanying documentation/analysis to justify decisions
• Present in pre-sign off meetings with SM to finalise strategy/ranging/buy
• Manage OTB on seasonal and continuity lines
• Work closely with Buying team to create cohesive and commercial range for the target market balancing price, fashion, colour and size in all stores
• Regular competitor shops to understand market and develop commercial awareness
• Oversee AM reporting process to ensure concise, accurate and timely information is received by team and MD
• Present to Buying and Merch team in weekly trade meetings, proposal of actions for following week highlighting areas of risk and opportunity
• Review AM markdown/promotion proposal and present to SM/MD
• Take ownership of intake and stock levels with any significant delivery movements reported to SM/MD
• Accountable for stock allocations and replenishment to branches as required
• Manage WSSI with quarterly reforecast
• Manage stock in season to ensure all KPIs (Sales, margin, markdown and closing stocks) are achieved
• Hold regular 1-2-1s with direct reports to review goals and drive performance
• Delegate and prioritise team tasks
• Conduct annual reviews with realistic but stretch goal setting in line with company KPIs
• Demonstrate market awareness including competitor activity
• Understand the target customer
• Awareness of and works within Brand values
• Positive attitude and adaptable to constantly changing retail environment 

Retail Merchandiser - The Candidate: 

• Formal qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent, GCSE Maths or equivalent
• Commercial and product focussed
• Demonstrably computer literate in spreadsheets
• High level of numeracy require
• Excellent team management skills
• Track record/ relevant achievements: Track record confirmed through promotions within businesses worked in
• Junior Merchandiser/Merchandiser experience within retail environment 

Retail Merchandiser - The Package: 

• Competitive, dependant on experience 

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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