Senior Officer - Merchandising Details | Lidl

Salary and Benefits

£39,600 – £46,200 per annum. 30‑35 days holiday (pro rata). 10% in‑store discount. Pension scheme.

As a Senior Space Planner within our Merchandising team, you will have the autonomy to actively work on projects and ideas of your own which improve processes, maximise returns and drive forward the business. From conducting regular range reviews with our Buying Team to presenting merchandising plans to our Board of Directors, you’ll produce store layouts and recognise development areas for our 1000+ stores across the UK.

You’ll enjoy a fast‑paced, innovative, entrepreneurial role where you see the impact of what you do every day and help take our stores to the next level.

• Develop and deliver merchandising plans across several sections, maximising sales and ensuring customer centricity.
• Work with a diverse range of teams and stakeholders to understand customer shopping data and trends, developing new, appropriate Merchandising concepts.
• Conduct regular range reviews with Buying and provide in‑depth space and range analysis to help them make ranging decisions.
• Conduct regular market analysis to identify category opportunities.
• Analyse data to optimise the macro store layout, ensuring optimal micro space utilisation and monitor performance of new Merchandising strategies.
• Inspire store compliance and successful project rollout by providing accurate and timely communication across the business.
• Work on multiple projects, within and across departments, at any one time, from conception to completion, and present project proposals and outcomes to Senior Management.
• Scope for national and international travel.

• A passion for making an impact upon our business and our customers.
• A broad understanding and being commercially aware of the UK grocery market.
• Experience collating and analysing large sets of data to identify areas of development and opportunities for improvement.
• End‑to‑end project management skills with a high level of organisational and time management, maintaining a high standard of work when working to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with experience presenting to and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.
• A relevant degree or equivalent work experience.
• A full clean driving licence is desirable.
• The ability to travel within the UK, as some overnight stays may be necessary.

• 10% in‑store discount
• 30‑35 days holiday pro rata
• Market‑leading family leave
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

* Includes an additional 10% non‑contractual London Weighting allowance.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.