Branch Merchandising Manager

The Body Shop; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ethical beauty brand is seeking a Branch Merchandising Manager to join their London Hub Office. This pivotal role focuses on delivering data-driven analytics to enhance commercial decision-making and maximize profitability. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in merchandising, strong analytical capabilities, and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension plan, generous holiday allowance, and employee discounts.

Benefits

6% non-contributory pension plan

23 days holiday

50% staff discount

Access to product sample sales

Access to Perks at Work

LOVE money for wellbeing and personal development

Qualifications

• 5 years in Merchandising / Branch Merchandising / Space Planning environment.
• Experience in leading high performing teams.
• Ability to work in an omni-channel fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data-led analytics and insights for store decision-making.
• Manage store grading matrix for space turnover and product mixes.
• Work with UK Head of Commercial to plan and execute outlet strategies.
• Ensure correct allocation and replenishment levels.
• Execute outlet strategy for product mix and discounts.
• Manage strategy for Gift Card channel.
• Identify opportunities for product life cycle management.

Skills

Highly Analytical

Strong verbal and written communication

Confident leadership

Confident leadership

Forecasting and Planning

Job description

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and were not going anywhere. Theres never been a more exciting time to join us with a range of fantastic opportunities now available.

Were looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you wed love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in more now than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us and we need someone who is not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Merchandising Manager based out of our brand new London Hub Office. This is a unique opportunity to join The Body Shop Team!

Your role will be to deliver data-led analytics & insight for our stores that inform commercial decision-making with the ultimate goal of maximising business profitability & growth.

More about the role

Setting up and managing a store grading matrix which considers space turnover product category mixes by store for each of our UK stores.

Provide data and analytics to inform the display option requirement for each of our store grades on a seasonal and annual basis.

Work closely with the UK Head of Commercial to ensure the right options are planned and bought for each store.

Work closely with the Operations team to ensure the correct allocation and replenishment levels are set against each store.

Work closely with UK Head of Commercial to execute a new and refined outlet strategy ensuring right mix of product at the right discounts are delivered to our different types of outlet stores e.g. value vs premium markets.

Be responsible for the strategy and maintenance of our Gift Card channel.

Pro Active in Product Life Cycle Management identifying opportunities for rebuys and closing a products line life.

What we look for

• Highly Analytical being used to working with large amounts of data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills obsessing on presenting plans & messages
• Confident leader who can adapt style to different people and situations

Confident in representing department in a wider business environment.

Forecasting and Planning.

5 years in Merchandising / Branch Merchandising / Space Planning environment.

Leading high performing teams and working in an omni-Channel fast paced environment.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us : a 6% non-contributory pension plan 23 days holiday 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales access to Perks at Work our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.