Ref: BBBH18898
Merchandiser- Accessories
Merchandiser- Menswear Accessories
£40-50,000 DOE
Role Profile
- To work with Buying to plan by brand, category, price and size, the seasonal OTB and ensure it is monitored closely in season and comes within budget
- To work with the Buying team to establish a balanced range of merchandise suited to the customer profile of the company. Work together to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximise sales potential and profit within the company
- To negotiate with suppliers in a tough but fair manner to secure exclusive ranges/brands and optimize the profit margin
- Ensure intake business margin is maintained and proactively improved season on season
- Manage WSSIs and create seasonal weekly forecasts which are in line with business KPIs
- To monitor sell-through and deliveries of all vendors and take decisive action to deal with their performance
- To be familiar with both local and overseas market situations and trends
- Manage department markdowns, margins and closing stocks ensuring maximum profitability
- To communicate accurate information to internal Sales and Marketing teams for use in the production of marketing plans
- To provide on the job coaching to ensure that the direct reports are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the role
- To identify and facilitate opportunities for additional training for the team
- To monitor and review performance of direct reports, identify individuals who are ready for promotion or require performance improvement plans
Skills & Experience
- A track record of creating positive impact on business through merchandising
- Good judgement and decision making skills
- Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
- Strong market and customer awareness
- Passionate about product, with good brand awareness
- Professional, with excellent communication skills
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines
- Confidence to deal with/present to colleagues at all levels of the business
- Strong negotiation skills
Client information
My client, a high regarded luxury menswear retailer, is looking for a Merchandiser to join their Accessories department, based in their London HQ
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our
You might also be interested in these…
Looking to advance your career?
If you’re looking to make your next career move in these specialisms, drop us a line and we can start matching your experience with some fantastic roles.
Register with us