About the role:
The roleis offered on a 9-month FTC basis, as part of a major transformation programme here at Harding+. Youwill work closely with the various category merchandising teams to analyse ranges, to aid decision making and maximise future performance as part of our range review programme.
This role requires regular communication with key stakeholders from around the business including Buyers, Shipboard Retail Managers, Area Managers, Logistics and Marketing.
Based in Avonmouth on a hybrid working basis – 2/3 days per week.
Compensation – competitive salary, pension, 4 x life assurance, healthcare, 25 days leave annually (including Christmas shutdown)
What you will be doing:
1. Produce full and detailed category range review analysis, including range and supplier performance
2. Identify lessons learnt and future opportunities
3. Work with Buying to develop a strategy to maximise performance in line with the company objectives
4. Make recommendations for promotional activities to clear old stock, minimising loss of margin and generating maximum sales
5. Accompany category teams on ship visits and trade show visits / vendor meeting
About you:
6. Experience in retail merchandising, with advanced planning and analytical skills, including Excel
7. Flexible approach to work, adapting quickly and effectively to unexpected changes
8. Good judgement and decision-making skills, confident in suggesting calculated risks
9. Strong customer awareness and understanding
10. Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
11. Exceptionally organised, methodical, and efficient, to meet stringent deadlines
12. Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK
Key Attributes – trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilience
About us:
Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to ‘make every cruise better’. We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023.
Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.