Visual Merchandiser Salisbury

Chronos Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in the UK is looking for a Merchandising professional to join their Field Based team in Salisbury. The role focuses on maximizing sales and margin through effective planning and execution of product strategies. Candidates should have experience in range planning, supplier management, and use of historic data trends. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage diverse responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and planning.
• Strong analytical skills to utilize historic data.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales and margin through effective planning.
• Manage all elements of range planning and sales planning.
• Ensure optimum merchandise availability and manage stock effectively.

Job description

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Merchandising team, Field Based in Salisbury.

The primary function of the role is to maximise sales and margin through effective planning and trading of the division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilising the historic data & trends, complete the planning and the implementation of department and product strategy for sales, profit, and stock in line with agreed objectives and in line with the critical path dates.
2. Manage all elements of range planning, sales planning, space planning, profit planning, and terminal stock.
3. Ensure range plans, product briefs, and design briefs are completed in full by the agreed dates within the critical path. Ensure correct balance, depth, and breadth of content within the range plan down to store level. Ensure target cost and selling processes meet planning parameters for the department and deliver value. Plan volumes in line with the selling period and sell-through.
4. Communicate amendments to the product/design brief effectively and ensure full agreement.
5. Review sales, space, stock, profit performance, and trends to maximise sales and margin.
6. Plan and manage promotions in line with the range plan process, ensuring content, volume, timing, sales, and margin objectives are met. Review and react to ongoing performance.
7. Ensure optimum merchandise availability.
8. Control coordination of open-to-buy, ensuring sales and stock intake are consistent with agreed levels and adjusted for over/under performance.
9. Plan and manage stock buy requirements by month/division/profile to align with objectives and the range development process.
10. Develop knowledge of store and competitor opportunities through store visits.
11. Manage allocation and replenishment of stock effectively.
12. Update the EDF file accurately as required.
13. Manage supplier relationships weekly to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries and compliance with company requirements.
14. Complete all tasks in line with the critical path.