Pure/Woolovers are looking for a Merchandiser, with excellent, proven experience in Womenswear Retail. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for analysis, increasing profit and selling beautiful product.
You'll be part of a fun, dedicated Buying and Merchandising team who are integral to the business.
We are constantly looking for new ways to make our customers feel great and to drive the business forward, so, our ideal candidate is going to be someone for whom making a difference is a key motivator.
The ideal candidate would have experience of:
* Working in partnership with a Buyer, or multiple Buyers, to create seasonal departmental plan and strategy
* Range Planning by category in partnership with Buying and monitoring performance against category plans, highlighting and reacting to risks and opportunities in the department
* Presenting sign off meetings, Lessons Learned and Strategy to Director level
* Developing a team at Assistant Merchandiser and MAA level
* Working across functions within a business, using their commerciality to drive the best product placement in catalogues and online.
The ideal candidate would possess the following:
* At least 4 years experience in planning and merchandising functions
* Evidence of making a difference in evolving and growing businesses
* Ability to lead a team, work independently and also, to work across a Business Unit, with other teams and at all levels
* Strategic thinking with agile commerciality
* Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
* Proven ability of planning and trading success
* Be able to demonstrate experience of managing growth areas and mitigating risk areas