Senior Merchandiser

Neptune; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home and design company in Swindon is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead merchandising operations. You'll own WSSI and OTB for your category, forecast stock and sales, and develop the merchandising team. The ideal candidate has advanced Excel skills and extensive experience in retail merchandising. This full-time position offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including generous leave and discounts.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Life Assurance

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Generous discounts on products

Discounted gym membership

Birthday day off

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• High levels of previous merchandising experience in a retail business.
• Broad knowledge of commercial and trading.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and present complex information.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage WSSI and OTB for your category.
• Forecast stock and sales, balancing intake, markdowns and margin.
• Analyze trading performance and recommend actions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Retail Merchandising

Forecasting

Job description

At Neptune, every product we create tells a story-of craftsmanship, purpose, and the quiet beauty of considered design. Behind the curtain of our collections sits our Merchandising team, making sure everything arrives just as it should: in the right place, at the right time, in just the right amount. As our Senior Merchandiser, you'll play a central role in shaping that story.

We're looking for someone experienced, commercially curious, and confident leading from the front-someone who thrives on the detail, finds clarity in the numbers, and brings a steady, inspiring presence to the team around them.

You'll take full ownership of planning and trading seasons ahead, guiding category performance through clear forecasting, stock management and collaboration with our Buying team. You'll ensure our product ranges are not only commercially sound, but beautifully balanced to meet customer needs and support our sales ambitions.

You'll also play a vital part in mentoring and developing our merchandising team-sharing your knowledge, lifting standards, and helping us all grow together.

In The World Of Merchandising At Neptune You'll Support With Curating a Product Range That Will Deliver Against Our Planned Sales Growth By

• Owning and managing WSSI and OTB for your category
• Forecasting stock and sales, balancing intake, markdowns and margin
• Analysing trading performance and recommend actions
• Collaborating with Buying on future ranges and strategies
• Presenting in weekly trade meetings and report key KPIs
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Strengthening cross-functional relationships across the business
  
  

Life here moves quickly, so you'll bring energy, enthusiasm and drive along with a 'can-do' attitude and a desire to get stuck in. That said, you'll be systematic, but flexible, as you'll need to be able to change plans in line with business needs. We are looking for someone with high levels of previous merchandising experience in a retail business with a broad knowledge of commercial and trading. It goes without saying that you'll bring advanced excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret, communicate and present complex technical information to others in a clear and understandable way. Experience in homeware is highly advantageous but not essential.

We design with purpose and plan with care. We're a business built on thoughtful decisions and timeless ideas, and our team is one of the things we're proudest of. If you're looking for a place where calm heads, clever thinking and genuine collaboration are valued-you'll feel at home here.

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire (with hybrid working options)

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits We Can Offer You

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous new item and outlet discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Competitive salary
• Perkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts Portal
• Your birthday day off
• Day off if you become a Grandparent
• Two paid volunteer days a year
• A week off to celebrate a life event
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long service holiday allowance increase
• Training Workshops
  
  

Across all locations, we stay united by our company values: Do The Right Thing, Do It Together, Aim High and Keep It Real.

We are a growing business that encourages our people to grow with us. Neptune's goal is to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all of our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone's voices are heard.

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