Strategic Merchandising Manager

HB Leisure; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in arcade entertainment is seeking a Strategic Merchandising Manager to define and enhance merchandising across its international locations. The role involves analyzing data to identify trends, partnering with regional leaders to drive revenue, and traveling internationally to represent the company at trade shows. This is a newly created position that offers the chance to significantly impact the company's global strategy and work with innovative products and suppliers.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Access to Wellbeing Programme

Workplace Pension Scheme

On-Site Parking

Refer a Friend Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing commercial environment.
• Ability to turn data into actionable strategies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define what 'great' looks like across the arcades.
• Spot trends and ensure updated prizes are available.
• Partner with regional leaders to enhance revenue.
• Travel internationally for trade shows and supplier meetings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Collaboration

Trend recognition

Job description

Join Us as Our First Strategic Merchandising Manager!

Global role | Hybrid with international travel

Are you ready to shape the future of fun?
We’re on the hunt for a Strategic Merchandising Manager to help drive the commercial direction of our global arcade and Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) business. This is a brand-new role — meaning you’ll have the freedom to make your mark, influence strategy, and help us create unforgettable guest experiences.

Operating since 1927, HB Leisure is the global leader in skilled games and amusements. Now operating in 27 countries and over 150 theme parks and attractions, have partnership with key industry players.

What makes this role exciting?

• You’ll be at the centre of defining what “great” looks like across our arcades.
• You’ll spot the trends before they happen and make sure our players always have the latest must-win prizes.
• You’ll partner with regional leaders to grow revenue and EBITDA while shaping strategies that keep our business ahead of the curve.
• You’ll travel internationally, representing us at trade shows and working with global suppliers.
• You’ll share your expertise with our teams, training and inspiring them to deliver merchandising that wows our guests.

What we’re looking for:

You’re someone who knows how to turn data into decisions, trends into opportunities, and ideas into action. Maybe you’ve worked in retail, arcades, FECs, or another commercial, customer-facing business. Either way, you’re commercially sharp, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Impact: This is a newly created role — your ideas will shape our global strategy from day one.
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge products and suppliers to keep us ahead of the game.
• Adventure: International travel opportunities and the chance to represent us on a global stage.
• Culture: A team that’s passionate, collaborative, and serious about delivering fun.

Other Company Benefits include:

• Cycle to Work Scheme – save money and stay active!
• Employee Benefits Platform – exclusive discounts and offers for hundreds of top retailers where you could save up to £1,000 per year
• Access to Wellbeing Programme – supporting your mental and physical health such as a virtual GP service, 24/7 employee assistance programme providing professional support and advice, and a virtual gym hosting a range of free online workouts
• Workplace Pension Scheme – plan for your future
• On-Site Parking – free and convenient
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn rewards for great recommendations
• Flexible Working Hours – because life doesn’t always run 9 to 5
• Hybrid Working – balance office collaboration with home flexibility
• Career development opportunities – grow with us

If you’re ready to bring energy, creativity, and commercial flair to a global business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the future of arcade entertainment!