Merchandiser

Jollyes Pets

Epping Forest

Hybrid

GBP 38,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of up to £40k

Financial wellbeing package

Colleague discounts on retailers

Workplace pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet retailer in the UK is seeking a Merchandiser to join their dynamic merchandising team. In this full-time role, you will support the Merchandise Manager in planning product ranges that drive sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong merchandising experience in a retail business, excellent data analysis skills, and proven proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Join a company awarded for its great workplace culture, and enjoy competitive pay along with numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

Experience in merchandising within a retail environment.
Skills in analyzing sales performance and demand forecasting.
Ability to collaborate across teams effectively.

Responsibilities

Support strategic planning and range development.
Prepare reports on performance and forecast demand.
Manage pricing, promotions, and product lifecycle.
Collaborate across teams for smooth operations.
Present trade insights from performance reviews.
Maintain accurate systems for decision-making.

Skills

Merchandising experience in retail

Data analysis and interpretation

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)

Clear communication skills

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary £38-40k p.a. + many benefits.

An exciting time to combine your passion for pets with your career! Join an award-winning pet specialist retailer in a key role to support the Merchandise Manager and the wider category team in achieving department profitability and sales strategy, whilst working alongside our supply chain team to manage inventory. Great benefits working for a company with a purpose and real values!

The Benefits:

Competitive salary of up to £38-40k p.a. (depending on experience)
iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).
50% off Jollyes branded products (and 30% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.
Workplace pension scheme provided by Legal & General (contributions EE 3%, ER 5%)
Free colleague uniform and on-site parking
Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!
Enhanced Maternity leave – Full pay for first 26 weeks before reverting to SMP for 13 weeks. (or 6 weeks at full pay followed by 33 weeks at SMP if under 2 yrs service)*
Enhanced Paternity leave – partners to receive 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks full pay under 2 yrs svc)*
Top Dog Award scheme – colleague nomination scheme to recognise great service and the Jollyes values with a ‘Cat nap day’ to enjoy a day off on Jollyes, as well as a ‘Top Dog’ badge and certificate
Buy/Sell holiday scheme – can purchase or sell up to 5 days provided it doesn’t take you below the minimum entitlement!
Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via Halfords
Care concierge supporting colleagues who are carers with access to information, services and benefits
Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more
Learning & Development for future progression into more senior Support roles - you really can have a great career with Jollyes!

This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.

The Role – Merchandiser

Join our dynamic merchandising team and help shape the future of our product ranges! As a Merchandiser, you’ll work closely with Buying and Supply Chain to understand trade plans and ensure the stock plan supports them, building customer-focused ranges that drive sales, maximise space, and boost profitability.

This role sits within our Commercial team, supporting our Merchandising Manager to achieve KPI’s on departmental sales, margin performance and stock levels. A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Support strategic planning and range development
Preparing reports and analysing performance and forecast demand to optimise stock levels
Manage pricing, promotions, and product lifecycle from launch to exit
Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth operations and great store availability
Present trade insights and drive actions from weekly performance reviews
Maintain accurate systems and trackers to support decision-making

Skills – Merchandiser

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:

Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
Must have Merchandising experience preferably in a similar sized retail business (e.g. 100+ stores), understanding how support teams work together and collaborate. (If you have had experience as an Assistant Merchandiser it would be a great opportunity to step up!)
Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of data
Proficient in MS Office (specifically Excel)
Clear communicator who operates with integrity and due diligence

About Jollyes Pets

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!

To Apply

If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

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