Merchandising Manager

Heron Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Merchandising Manager, where you'll lead the team in delivering new store openings and upgrades. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure high standards in store presentation and compliance with health & safety. If you're passionate about creating exceptional retail environments and thrive in a fast-paced setting, apply now to shape the future of the business.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Online GP service

Employee discounts

Lifestyle discounts through BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in retail or merchandising.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Merchandising Team for store openings.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company policies.
• Collaborate with Space Planners for store layout.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Job description

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Join Our Store Development Team: Merchandising Manager Position Open at Heron Foods!

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering outstanding retail environments? Heron Foods is looking for a Merchandising Manager to lead our Merchandising Team, helping to deliver new store openings and upgrades across our ever-growing estate. With a salary of £36,500, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the in-store experience for our customers.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of project managing merchandising activity from start to finish-working closely with our Store Development Manager and Space Planning Team to ensure stores open on time, to plan, and to the highest possible standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a visible difference to a business with over 340 stores (and counting), this could be the perfect next step for you.

What We Offer

• Salary: £36,500
• 30 days annual leave (with the option to purchase additional days).
• A pension scheme and 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme.
• Online GP service for you and your family.
• Employee discounts across Heron Foods and B&M stores.
• Access to exclusive deals and lifestyle discounts through BenefitHub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Merchandising Team to deliver accurate and timely new store openings and store upgrades.
• Work with the Store Development Manager to plan and schedule store works in line with business needs.
• Ensure store layouts and merchandising comply with health & safety requirements and company policies.
• Maintain the highest standards of store presentation, layout, and merchandising.
• Collaborate with Space Planners to confirm correct equipment is ordered or picked from stock.
• Review and sign off CAD plans, suggesting any relevant changes to improve store performance.
• Ensure all works are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to schedule.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally within a retail or merchandising environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a drive for accuracy and high standards.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to store sites across the UK.

At Heron Foods, we're committed to delivering high-quality value to our customers-and that starts with exceptional store environments. If you're ready to bring your leadership and merchandising skills to a growing retail business with ambitious plans, apply now and help shape the future of Heron Foods.