Gm & Homeware Merchandiser

Established in 1969, The Original Factory Shop brings big brands at bargain prices to your local high street.

With stores nationwide, our colleagues work as one team and always have fun to bring our customers the thrill of a bargain. We care about our customers and colleagues and strive to get the job done; brilliantly to bringing you best big brands with up to 70% off across fashion, beauty, home & more.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our Commercial GM & Homeware team.

What will you be doing?
- Working closely with the Buyer to create a profitable range
- Aim to accurately forecast the department and weekly performance in line with stock availability, trading conditions and opportunities
- Manage and utilise the WSSI to drive trading insight and produce increased margins and profitability of stock
- Support the Buyer to plan and construct ranges, you will do this by using historical and market trend analysis on products, to assist in the purchasing of products at the right price and quantity
- Spot and implement opportunities to deliver an improved performance on the category
- Proactively plan promotional activity with the aim to gain maximum return
- Manage and coach an Assistant Merchandiser in order to support their development

What we are looking for:

- Previous experience working within a merchandising role, ideally in retail
- Commercial Acumen
- Full WSSI understanding
- Strong analytical and attention to detail skills
- Advance Excel Skills
- High level of communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage and develop a team

Benefits of The Original Factory Shop:

- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday day off
- Colleague discount from your first day
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free life insurance
- Hybrid Working

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