Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected non-fashion retailer based in South West London seeks a Merchandiser to take end-to-end ownership of their category. This role requires strong analytical skills, responsibility, and autonomy. The ideal candidate should have experience in merchandising, drive sales and margin, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. The company promotes a low-bureaucracy environment, allowing you to act on opportunities swiftly. This is an exciting chance for a merchandiser looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

26 Days Holiday + BH

Bonus Potential

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in a merchandising role within retail.
• Strong analytical and planning capability.
• Confident approach to trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the merchandise plan, forecasts and budgets.
• Drive sales, margin and stock productivity.
• Manage range planning, intake and stock levels.
• Analyze performance and inform decisions.
• Collaborate with the Buyer for trading strategies.
• Respond quickly to opportunities in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Analytical capability

Planning capability

Pragmatic trading decisions

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaborative style

Job description

Merchandiser

Non-Fashion Retailer | South West London | Category Ownership | £50k - £55k | 26 Days Holiday + BH | Bonus Potential Flexible/Hybrid Working

A rare chance to run your category in a business that trusts its people.

This is an opportunity to join a long‑established, highly respected non‑fashion retailer based in South West London. While the business has a strong heritage, the mindset is refreshingly modern – little red tape, fast decision‑making and genuine ownership.

The Role

As Merchandiser you will have end‑to‑end ownership of your category, from planning through to trading. This hands‑on role will allow your insight, judgement and commercial thinking to genuinely influence results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the merchandise plan, forecasts and budgets for your category
• Driving sales, margin and stock productivity through effective trading
• Managing range planning, intake and stock levels
• Analysing performance and using insight to inform decisions
• Working hand‑in‑hand with the Buyer to shape ranges and trading strategies
• Responding quickly to opportunities and risks in a fast‑moving environment

There is very little bureaucracy – if you see an opportunity, you’ll be encouraged to act on it.

About You

This role will suit a commercially minded merchandiser who enjoys responsibility and autonomy.

You'll bring:

• Experience in a merchandising role within retail (non‑fashion experience advantageous but not essential)
• Strong analytical and planning capability
• A confident, pragmatic approach to trading decisions
• An entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working with minimal red tape
• A collaborative style and strong partnership with Buying

You’ll thrive in an environment where you’re trusted to run your category and where ideas are welcomed.

Why Join?

• Long‑established retailer with a strong and loyal customer base
• True category ownership and influence
• Entrepreneurial, low‑bureaucracy culture
• Collaborative buying & merchandising partnership
• South West London location

This is a brilliant opportunity for a merchandiser looking to step into a role with real responsibility and impact.