Branch Merchandiser / High level retail based Merch experience

Job Description

As a branch merchandiser you will play a vital role within the business to strategically plan the retail space to maximise sales performance through detailed analysis and future planning. In this role you will be responsible in project managing any new storeopenings ensure the right stock is in store for opening.Client DetailsAs a branch merchandiser you will play a vital role within the business to strategically plan the retail space to maximise sales performance through detailed analysis and future planning. Building & reporting on ideal stock holding targets by each locationin line with budget sales plans and ideal stock cover for core, seasonal and terminal stock. Building distribution plans based on geographical location to ensure the right stock package for each local market to drive the budgeted density sales plans. Reviewingin season sales performance and reacting to stock mix to deliver sales & margin plans. To strategically plan the individual stores allocation stock package by size inline with sales demand in that area and supporting the trading team with detailed size analysisto ensure all buys are inline with sales requirement. Key part of the role is working closely with the trading, retail, marketing and visual merchandising teams to ensure seasonal stock packages are delivered into store on time and in the right location inline with distribution plan.In this role you will be responsible in project managing any new store openings ensure the right stock is in store for opening.Description

• Building monthly future store stock holding plans in line with trading teams sales & margin budget to sit within the WSSI.

• Project manage the critical path of all new openings. Working cross functionally with the visual merchandising , marketing & retail to ensure the right stock package is allocated and delivered in advance of store opening.

• Plan ideal stock mix by store to maximise sales performance

• Ensure seasonal stock builds are inline with the trading calendar and key events

• Build allocation plans by store & size for both core and new seasonal stock packages inline with their sales plan

• Responsible for setting store grading framework for allocations. Regularly reviewing with the regional managers to ensure stores are in the right place.

• Review initial PAR levels by store regularly in line with trade and adjust accordingly to ensure replenishment is maximised in the right store.

• Lead store visits using analysis at category level to support the store in maximising space to increase density

• With detailed analysis on sales by size by location supporting trading team to ensure future buys are inline with store allocation plans

• Provide detailed sales analysis by brand and category by store, feeding into the trading team and support with future opportunities in range building

• Working closely with the retail team to manage re-groups across the estate to reduce range fragmentation and increase sell through

• Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for the department with the ability to make decisions with consideration for the wider impact.

• Create & manage communication process between head office and stores

• Ensure all brand strategies are executed in line with the overall business needs and communicate these to the wider team

• Full understanding of customer needs to maximise sales and margin

• Develop & implement better ways of working across merchandising and retail.

• Strategically plan and implement how to improve key KPIs including AVT, UPT & conversion with the right stock holding of all categories

• Weekly reporting on size availability Vs planned level - ensuring you deliver a 95% availability target

• Undertake regular store visits with trading, retail & VM Teams

Profile

• Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to offer cross department mentoring and coaching to support to the wider Merchandising Team

• Be a team player - understanding priorities and work load of other departments.

• Excellent communication and networking skills at all levels

• Management of team - Responsible for the management of your team, their workload, development and morale. Undergo job chats with the team to monitor and manage their progress. Set clear SMART objectives and coach them daily to grow their knowledge and skillsto be able achieve their objectives.

• Ability to lead & deliver a meeting with external partners and clients

• Working closely with retail team to ensure right product is in the right stores and to understand the different geographical customers to deliver sales & margin

Job OfferGreat salary for the right candidateHybrid working - 2 days WFHNew office with free parkingKitchen on site with free Tea & CoffeeProgression planBuild & grow your team

Keyskills :
Branch Merchandiser Retail Merchandiser