Merchandiser – Ladies own brand

FTC – 13 Months

London

£Competitive salary

Our client, a leading high street fashion footwear specialist, has an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join their team in Central London on a 13 month contract. The head office team have drive and enthusiasm for fashion and footwear and the ranges they offer. This is an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join the team within a fast-paced demanding retail environment!

You will manage the trading of the Ladies MTO department by planning future ranges to maximise sales opportunities and profit potential whilst minimising markdown spend. You will be managing and training three team members in line with departmental objectives. Other responsibilities include:

• Producing and analysing weekly reports
• Managing intake and exit margins
• Planning promotions and markdowns for the department
• Analysing past performance to build future strategies
• Build relationships with other departments.
• Training and development of the team in line with objectives
• Contribute to meetings with senior management
• Attend supplier meetings

This Merchandiser position would suit someone who is already working as a Merchandiser in a similar fast paced retail Merchandising department and who is keen to take the next step in their career. They must be numerical and have great analytical abilities, able to identify and react to trends and have excellent skills in Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work at pace in a high energy pressurised environment.

If you have the relevant experience for this role, please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary and package

Job Ref: NT-5001631

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