Merchandising Manager

TFG London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Merchandising Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead a talented team. In this role, you will manage seasonal planning, optimize stock distribution, and analyze product performance while fostering a collaborative environment. Attractive benefits and a strong commitment to career development are offered.

Benefits

70% discount on Whistles products

50% discount with Phase Eight and Hobbs

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Financial and wellbeing support

Enhanced maternity package

Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Qualifications

• Merchandising professional with a proven track record in team direction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to foster collaboration within teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide a high-performing team in executing the product range.
• Own and influence the seasonal planning process effectively.
• Optimize Open-to-Buy across departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Collaboration

Results-oriented approach

Job description

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We are looking for a Merchandising Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will guide and inspire a high-performing team to successfully plan and execute the Whistles product range. You will also own and influence the seasonal planning process.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Team Management and Development: Spearhead a team of results-oriented Merchandisers, ensuring they are equipped to trade their product areas and achieve their goals.
2. Seasonal Planning: Own and influence the seasonal planning process, translating lessons learnt into department-specific sales and option plans that are well-balanced in terms of pricing, end-use, and phasing.
3. OTB Management: Optimise Open-to-Buy across each department, including pre-season planning, line flow forecasting, and informed in-season trading decision making.
4. Sale Planning: Collaborate with the Merchandisers to identify product, set pricing, and manage sale strategies, and ensure timely sign-off with Commercial Finance.
5. Stock Distribution: Oversee stock distribution to ensure allocations are considered and sales opportunities are maximised across all channels, including online and bricks-and-mortar stores.
6. Analysis: Collate monthly detailed lessons learnt and strategy commentary, including promotional analysis, product performance, and strategic insights.

About You

The Merchandising Manager opportunity would suit a Merchandising professional with a proven track record of directing and nurturing teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to foster a collaborative and results-oriented approach within the Merchandising team and wider business.

What's in it for you?

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Additionally, we offer some great benefits, including:

• Whistles Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Phase Eight and Hobbs, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum, in addition to public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7
• Plus much more!