Merchandiser

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse sales and merchandising performance to provide actionable insights and support trading decisions.
• Recommend product repeats, cancellations, and markdowns to optimise margin and availability.
• Support product launches and ensure stock levels align with store needs and key campaigns.
• Maintain accurate product and system data to support range planning and business insights.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Retail, Visual Merchandising, and E-commerce teams to ensure seamless cross-functional delivery.
• Assist with seasonal and historical analysis to inform future ranges and business planning.
• Support campaign trading activity and store stock presentation to maximise product performance.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years in a retail head office environment, with a solid understanding of commercial, operational, and range-planning processes.
• Commercial & Analytical Expertise: Advanced Excel and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data from WSSI, trade reports, and forecasts into actionable insights that support thoughtful commercial decision-making.
• ·       Retail & Brand Experience: Experience in a fast-paced head office or trading environment, ideally within a premium, lifestyle, or design-led brand.
• ·       Organisational Excellence: Strong prioritisation and multitasking skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to the highest standard.
• ·       Collaborative & Communicative: Works seamlessly across teams, fostering strong relationships with Product, Marketing, Retail, and E-commerce colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• ·       Proactive & Solutions-Focused: Self-motivated, adaptable, and confident in taking initiative, with a focus on problem-solving and driving improvement.
• ·       Brand Alignment: Appreciation for the [Employer hidden] ethos, including sustainability, craftsmanship, and considered design, ensuring all decisions reflect the values and aesthetic of the brand.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.