Merchandiser

**Job reference**

TCC000434

**Date posted**

16/10/2024

**Application closing date**

30/10/2024

**Location**

Hybrid / Norwich Office

**Salary**

competitive

**Package**

great benefits

**Contractual hours**

40

**Basis**

Full time

**Job category/type**

Merchandising

**Attachments**
- Blank**Merchandiser**:
**Job description**
- We love beautiful things well-made and built to last, that really make a home; wherever and whatever that means to you.- Everything with our name on it is thoughtfully designed, carefully crafted and built to be with you forever. From comfy beds to roomy wardrobes, sink-in sofas to gather-round dining tables, and bags of clever storage ideas to boot.- We are searching for a Merchandiser to join our superb Merchandising team. in this busy and varied role you will plan and deliver a product offer which satisfies the company product strategy & financial KPI's and trade it to maximise sales and profitability, along with managing and developing direct reports.

**Key duties and responsibilities included within this role**:

- Work closely with the buying team to analyse seasonal sales performance, profitability, consumer buying patterns, market trends and competitor activity to identify areas of opportunity and risk
- Work closely with the buying team to compile & present seasonal product strategy, sourcing strategy, pricing strategy and financial KPI’s to senior management
- Work closely with the buying team to plan commercial and exciting ranges which meet the agreed strategy and deliver the agreed financial KPI’s, and sign-off with senior management team
- Determine stock requirements, in accordance with Demand Planning, and sign-off with senior management team prior to placing with suppliers/factories
- Clearly communicate purchase orders requirements to 3rd party suppliers and production requirements to direct-sourcing team, and follow through to ensure they are fulfilled on time
- Develop close working relationships with existing and new suppliers to ensure key business objectives are met

**Essential qualities and behaviours we're looking for**:

- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- High level of attention to detail
- Responds quickly to changing demands of the business and demonstrates strong skills in organising, prioritising and time management
- Ability to think strategically whilst keeping sight of the detail at all stages
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, communication and presentation skills
- A highly-motivated individual who shows initiative at every opportunity
- Displays the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality and commitment
- Able to work as part of a team
- A hands-on approach
- Represents The Cotswold Company in a professional and appropriate manner at all times

**Qualifications, skills and experience.**
- It is essential that you have, and can demonstrate the following:
- Minimum of 5 years in a retail merchandising environment.
- Good knowledge and experience of the UK furniture and homeware markets.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing product strategy and achieveing financial targets.
- Intermediate MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
- Please note that this is a hybrid-working role and you will be expected to spend a minimum of 2 days per week in our Norwich HO._

**Have you heard about our benefits?**
- Up to 33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
- Great discounts on our products
- Private healthcare
- Cash Plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support
- Paid volunteering day each year
- And lots of other great things**Who **are we?**
- Over 25 years ago, we opened our first showroom at Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. This very special patch of rural England taught us the importance of creating timeless, understated furniture and accessories that bring homes to life.- We live by our company values of- Happiest together
- Always authentic
- Passion for progress
- Inspiring others
- Constantly caring
- We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer experience, powered by our passionate people. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for great people to help us realise our big ambitions. If you are passionate about what you do, want to work for a dynamic and ambitious company, can provide all of the above and more, then we would love to hear from you.- We genuinely care about our teams and continually strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where we celebrate our differences, and our people can truly be themselves and feel like they belong. Our team’s wellbeing is our priority, and we pledge to live by our value of ‘Constantly Caring’ by looking after each other, being approachable and attentive to each other’s needs and provide a space where everyone feels safe to ask for help and support and receives kindness and understanding in return. _

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