At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead merchandising strategy and drive sales across multiple categories.
- Company: A leading UK retail business undergoing transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and significant influence on company strategy.
- Other info: Join a talented team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing retail organisation and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven merchandising leadership experience in fast-paced retail environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading UK retail business is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Merchandising to lead the team through a significant period of transformation and play a key role in shaping future growth.
Reporting into the Trading Director, this senior leadership position will be responsible for developing and executing the merchandising strategy across multiple categories, ensuring stock, sales, margin, and availability objectives are achieved while delivering an outstanding customer proposition.
- Drive sales, margin, stock turn and inventory optimisation through effective planning and forecasting.
- Oversee range planning, assortment architecture and seasonal trading strategies.
- Partner closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and Ecommerce teams to deliver commercial objectives.
- Utilise customer, market and performance data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Present trading performance, forecasts and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
You will be an experienced merchandising leader with a strong track record of delivering commercial results within a fast-paced retail environment. Proven ability to take the team with you on a transformation. Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of sales, margin, inventory and supply chain dynamics. Experience leading, coaching and developing sizeable merchandising teams. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level. Experience within general merchandise categories, including - Home, Electrical, DIY, Seasonal, Toys, Leisure, etc.
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and growing retail organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. The successful candidate will have significant influence over trading performance, customer proposition and long-term business strategy while leading a talented merchandising function.
Head of Merchandising (Maternity Cover) employer: Rise Resourcing
Join a leading UK retail business that values innovation and transformation, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as Head of Merchandising will directly impact the company's growth trajectory. With a focus on employee development and collaboration across departments, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and strategic thinking, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere. This role not only provides a chance to shape the future of merchandising but also offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented team during a pivotal period of change.
