Merchandising Professional

3 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Merchandising Professional to join our dynamic General Merchandise team at Sainsbury's.

As a key contributor to our merchandising strategy, you will play a vital role in driving profitable growth within the Sport & Fitness category.

With a strong focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, you will build relationships and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Analyse markets, customer profiles, and supplier knowledge to develop the Sport & Fitness category framework and create budgets that support the strategy.
  2. Continuously review performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and contribute to trade reviews and post-implementation reviews.
  3. Manage stock levels, supply chain logistics, and supplier relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on activities such as space optimisation and joint business planning.
  4. Prioritise inbound and outbound stock flow, ensuring merchandising milestones are achieved within the critical path to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

What We Offer

At Sainsbury's, we value work-life balance and offer flexibility in how, where, and when you work, ensuring that you have the space to thrive both professionally and personally.

We also offer a range of benefits, including colleague discount, pension scheme, life cover, and performance-related bonus, as well as opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially astute individual with a strong track record in merchandising within a non-food multi-channel retail environment.

Successful applicants will have excellent analytical skills, customer-centric mindset, and strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally.

They will also have a focus on continuous improvement and a dedication to delivering results, with a strong understanding of the Sport & Fitness category and its customers.



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