Merchandiser

Elite have partnered with an iconic high-street brand, to support on the hire of an exciting opportunity to join their team as Merchandiser, on maternity cover contract.

As Merchandiser, you will fully manage trading of the Womens' department and will be responsible for planning future ranges to maximise sales opportunities and profit potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Forecasting sales, managing linecards and placing repeats
• Forecasting sales and range planning with Buying team in order to maximise sales opportunities
• Managing stock and OTB effectively
• Producing and analysing weekly reports
• Producing and analysing information for meetings including sign offs
• Managing margin on the department, both intake margin and exit margin
• Planning promotions and markdowns on the department
• Planning intake on the department to ensure sales are maximised and stock flow is optimal as well as within warehouse weekly targets
• Analysing past performance and driving SWOT analysis to build future strategies with the Buying team
• Building relationships with other departments particularly Buying but also web, supply chain, social etc
• Management of team of three and responsibility for team members workload
• Training and development of team in line with department and individual objectives
• Presenting figures, providing information and lead meetings with senior management
• Attend supplier meetings and develop relationships with suppliers
• Plan options by grade to ensure stores don’t get over optioned

If you are a Junior Merchandiser or Merchandiser, with experience in a retail Head Office environment and are looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative company - apply today!!