Senior Branch Merchandiser

Senior Branch Merchandiser | Lifestyle Brand | Huge Growth | Amazing Performance | Progression Potential | Hybrid Working | £50,000 - £60,000

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be partnered with one of the UK's best performing fashion retailers. They're highly profitable and they are growing exponentially across the UK. With exceptional leadership, this business has continued ambitions of growth through opening new stores.

We are looking for a strong Senior Branch Merchandiser to come in and lead a growing team with responsibility across our client's 100+ store estate and growing outlet proposition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Planning & Management: Own and manage stock levels for assigned stores, ensuring the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand while optimising stock turnover and reducing markdowns.
• Sales Analysis: Monitor and analyse sales performance across the store estate, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement. Use data insights to support commercial decisions and develop branch-specific merchandising strategies.
• Range Management: Collaborate with the merchandise planning and buying teams to manage product ranges, ensuring appropriate stock levels, size allocations, and product mix based on local store performance and customer demand.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Lead the forecasting process for stock requirements, preparing accurate reports and presenting key findings to senior management. Highlight areas of concern and propose actions to improve stock availability and sales performance.
• In-Store Merchandising: Work closely with store teams to ensure that product displays are optimised to maximise sales and customer engagement. Provide guidance on visual merchandising best practices to ensure consistency across branches.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with various departments, including marketing, B&M, operations, and logistics, to ensure effective stock management and timely execution of promotional campaigns and seasonal stock updates.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve merchandising processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the team and across the branch network.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Branch Merchandiser within abrick & mortar retail environment, ideally at a senior level.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and trends, and to make informed decisions based on this information.
• Experience in stock management, store grading, forecasting, and range planning.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in using merchandising software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for driving commercial success.

If you are keen on establishing yourself within a great team which is part of one of the best performing brands in The UK then apply today!

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