Non Food - Merchandiser - Lego
Why join us
Joining our General Merchandise team at Sainsbury's Argos as a Merchandiser gives you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and customer-focused organisation. As a key contributor to our merchandising strategy, you will play a vital role in driving profitable growth within your category/ranges for both Sainsbury's and Argos. You will have the autonomy to make decisions and adapt quickly in a fast-paced retail environment, while continuously learning and growing. With a strong focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, you will build relationships and contribute to the overall success of the team. At Sainsbury's, we value work-life balance and offer flexibility in how, where, and when you work, ensuring that you have the space to thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of an organisation that is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving positive change in the industry.
What you'll do
As a Merchandiser for our General Merchandise team at Sainsbury's Argos, you will play a crucial role in executing a customer-facing, multi-channel merchandising strategy for the Lego category/ranges, aligning with the overall commercial strategy to drive profitable growth. This involves:
1. Analysing markets, customer profiles, and supplier knowledge to develop the category/range framework and create budgets that support the strategy.
2. Continuously reviewing performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to trade reviews and post-implementation reviews.
3. Managing stock levels, supply chain logistics, and supplier relationships.
4. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on activities such as space optimisation and joint business planning.
5. Prioritising inbound and outbound stock flow, ensuring merchandising milestones are achieved within the critical path to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Your commercial acumen, ability to work under pressure, and strong analytical and planning skills will contribute to the success of your category/ranges. You will also make regular visits to the Lego head offices in Slough and London.
Who you are
As a Merchandiser for Sainsbury's and Argos General Merchandise team, you are a highly motivated and commercially astute professional with a strong track record in merchandising within a non-food multi-channel retail environment. You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic retail setting, where you have the ability to think quickly and make decisions that align with the overall commercial strategy. With your excellent analytical skills and customer-centric mindset, you are able to develop category/range frameworks, create budgets, and drive profitable growth. Your strong communication and influencing skills enable you to build relationships with key stakeholders, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure the successful implementation of merchandising milestones. With a focus on continuous improvement and a dedication to delivering results, you contribute to the overall success and customer experience of Sainsbury's General Merchandise division.
Location
The base location for this role is Holborn, where you will be required to be in the office 5 times per period with limited occasional travel to Coventry and Milton Keynes monthly.
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