Merchandiser Manchester c. £50,000 Benefits I am currently recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a well-known apparel retailer based within their Manchester Head Office. You will be responsible for implementing and managing the multi-channel merchandising strategy on your own product area. As an integral part of the Merchandising team, you will enjoy working in a busy fast paced retail support office environment; some of your duties will include; Implement a customer centric Category range / strategy. Responsible for managing the category budget. Managing WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns, and margin. Building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines. Continually monitor both market & competitor activity Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin, while ensuring high levels of professionalism are achieved. Working closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting. Reviewing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sales performance Contributing to the supplier review processes Highlighting & reviewing stock management/ flow to increase sales of high performing lines & reduce less successful lines. Taking full ownership of your area and acting on any category issues as they arise. Key requirements for this role: Previous experience in retail Merchandising is essential. Good level of education is required. Highly accurate with a good attention to detail Ability to manage a varied workload. High commercial awareness Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels. Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel If you think you have the right experience as a Merchandiser or are a Junior Merchandiser looking for the opportunity to step up and develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.