Category Specialist

3 days ago


Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

Rise Resourcing seeks an experienced Merchandiser to join their team in Manchester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-channel merchandising strategy that drives sales and revenue growth.

This includes:

  • Creating a customer-centric category range and strategy that meets business objectives.
  • Managing the category budget and working closely with internal teams to optimize product lines.
  • Providing accurate forecasts of demand, OTB, returns, and margin.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in retail merchandising, a good level of education, and strong commercial awareness.

The estimated salary for this role is £40,000 + benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to take their career to the next level.



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