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Senior Merchandiser
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Job Description
Job description
ME+EM is looking for a Senior Merchandiser to lead merchandise planning and trading across our stores and concessions. This role is pivotal in shaping strategy, optimizing stock flow, and maximizing commercial performance across multiple markets and channels.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute effective merchandise and range plans to drive sales and profitability.
• Utilize regional insights to tailor planning and trading strategies across different markets.
• Lead option planning, store grading, and clustering to ensure the right product mix and stock flow.
• Work cross-functionally with Buying, VM, Retail, and Logistics to optimize in-season trading and financial performance.
• Monitor and adjust markdown strategies, stock forecasts, and allocations to maximize sell-through and minimize risk.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting on trade performance and market trends to inform future planning.
• Act as the link between Head Office and Retail, ensuring stores are supported with commercial insights and strategies.
• Keep ahead of competitor performance and market trends, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a goal-oriented and commercial mindset.
Skills:
• Strong merchandising experience within a multi-product retail environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Employee Benefits:
• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Staff uniform for retail employees
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Annual Volunteer Day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for
opportunities within our company.
Please email dex.moore@meandem.com should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.
ME+EM is looking for a Senior Merchandiser to lead merchandise planning and trading across our stores and concessions. This role is pivotal in shaping strategy, optimizing stock flow, and maximizing commercial performance across multiple markets and channels.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute effective merchandise and range plans to drive sales and profitability.
• Utilize regional insights to tailor planning and trading strategies across different markets.
• Lead option planning, store grading, and clustering to ensure the right product mix and stock flow.
• Work cross-functionally with Buying, VM, Retail, and Logistics to optimize in-season trading and financial performance.
• Monitor and adjust markdown strategies, stock forecasts, and allocations to maximize sell-through and minimize risk.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting on trade performance and market trends to inform future planning.
• Act as the link between Head Office and Retail, ensuring stores are supported with commercial insights and strategies.
• Keep ahead of competitor performance and market trends, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a goal-oriented and commercial mindset.
Skills:
• Strong merchandising experience within a multi-product retail environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Employee Benefits:
• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Staff uniform for retail employees
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Annual Volunteer Day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for
opportunities within our company.
Please email dex.moore@meandem.com should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.
