Junior Merchandiser

Nationalmuseums; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading museum group is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to manage stock levels and provide commercial insights. The role involves analyzing sales data, coaching team members, and ensuring product availability to meet sales targets. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & Dental Insurance from day one

Wellbeing support programs

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Discounts in shops and cafes

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management/planning environment.
• Sales analysis and forecasting experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock levels and manage inventory.
• Analyze data for commercial insights and propose recommendations.
• Manage and coach the Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Assistant.

Skills

Sales analysis

Stock management

Forecasting

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Junior Merchandiser

Do you have experience and knowledge of working in a stock management/planning environment, with experience of sales analysis and forecasting? Could you provide commercial analysis of suppliers, ranges, and products to identify risks and opportunities for our retail teams?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) consists of five National museums, each with shops and online stores, with an annual turnover in excess of £5 million. SMG stocks a wide range of product categories including toys, homewares, apparel, and food.

We are now recruiting for a Junior Merchandiser to join on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week, based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Junior Merchandiser, your role is to ensure that all sites have relevant and adequately stocked commercial ranges to meet sales plans, while managing inventory within agreed stock targets.

You will analyze and interpret data and reports to provide commercial insights into suppliers, ranges, products, and promotions, proposing recommendations to the team. You will review current trade and historical performance to identify risks and opportunities in future product ranges.

You will manage the Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandise Assistant, coaching and developing them, and ensuring stock delivery aligns with departmental plans. You will maintain awareness of product performance by channel and market, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profit while minimizing terminal stocks, taking appropriate action with relevant teams.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience and knowledge of working in a stock management/planning environment, with sales analysis and forecasting experience. You should be results-oriented, meeting targets with consideration of commercial objectives.

You will possess strong organizational skills, able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks with high accuracy. You should be autonomous, proactive, creative in problem-solving, and capable of motivating and encouraging your team. Good communication skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively are essential.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, even if your experience doesn't match exactly. You could be the right fit for this or other opportunities.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack under 'Attachments' on our website for more details or click 'Apply Online' to submit your application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from various perks and full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work supporting Inspiring Futures.
• Career development opportunities.
• Work/life balance with 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and flexible policies.
• Health & Dental Insurance from day one.
• Wellbeing support including employee assistance programs and wellbeing apps.
• Colleague networks for sharing ideas and building community.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme.
• Interest-free loans for life events or home improvements.
• Discounts in our shops, cafes, and free entry to exhibitions.

Open for All is a core value emphasizing diversity and inclusion. We aim to be a place for everyone, fostering a culture that values different backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We believe diversity makes us stronger and better positioned to Inspire Futures.

National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.