Merchandiser

Sainsbury's; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Merchandiser to join their dynamic General Merchandise team. This role offers the chance to implement a customer-focused merchandising strategy that drives profitable growth. You will analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize space and enhance the customer experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this organization values work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements. If you are commercially savvy and passionate about retail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% colleague discount

Pension scheme

Life cover

Performance-related bonuses

Annual holiday allowance

Season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health cash plans

Pay advances

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising within a multi-channel retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Implement a multi-channel merchandising strategy aligned with commercial goals.
• Analyze markets and manage stock levels to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Why join us

Joining our General Merchandise team at Sainsbury's as a Merchandiser offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, customer-focused organisation. You will contribute to our merchandising strategy, driving profitable growth within your category/ranges. The role provides autonomy to make decisions and adapt quickly in a fast-paced retail environment, with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement. We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your professional and personal growth. Join us to be part of an organisation committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and industry-leading positive change.

What you'll do

As a Merchandiser in our General Merchandise team, you will implement a customer-facing, multi-channel merchandising strategy aligned with our commercial goals to promote profitable growth. Your responsibilities include analyzing markets, customer profiles, and suppliers to develop category frameworks and budgets, reviewing performance, managing stock levels, supply chain logistics, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on space optimisation and business planning, ensuring milestones are met to enhance the customer experience. Your commercial acumen, analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure will be vital to your success.

Who you are

You are a motivated, commercially savvy professional with merchandising experience in a non-food, multi-channel retail environment. You excel in fast-paced settings, making quick decisions aligned with strategic goals. Your analytical and customer-focused approach helps you develop effective category frameworks and budgets. Strong communication and influencing skills enable you to build stakeholder relationships and implement merchandising initiatives successfully. You are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results that enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications

We are committed to inclusivity and support your development within our evolving team. We celebrate extra efforts, offer flexible working, and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 10% colleague discount at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat after 4 weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury's and every pay day at Argos.
• Pensions scheme, life cover, and performance-related bonuses up to 10%.
• Annual holiday allowance, additional holiday options, season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plans, pay advances, and retail discounts.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits, including up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks for paternity leave.

For more details on our benefits, visit www.sainsburys.jobs (eligibility may vary).

Responsibilities

Our team delivers all non-food items across brands like Sainsbury’s, Habitat, and Argos, working in a multi-brand environment that encourages innovation and deep departmental connections. You will spend time on the shop floor to stay close to customers, gaining broad experience and opportunities for career development. We foster a brave, iterative, and learning-oriented culture, supporting your growth and success in the retail sector.