At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead merchandising strategy and drive sales across multiple categories.
- Company: A leading UK retail business undergoing exciting transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape future success.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence trading performance and develop a talented team.
- Why this job: Join a pivotal role in a growing company and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven merchandising leadership experience and strong commercial acumen.
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.
Merchandise Manager (Maternity Cover) employer: Rise Resourcing
Join a leading UK retail business that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Merchandise Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company while enjoying competitive benefits and the opportunity to influence key business strategies. This is an exciting chance to be part of a transformative journey in a fast-paced environment, surrounded by a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
