Commercial Merchandiser

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Location:

Manchester
Job type:
Permanent

The role is a commercially focused Merchandiser position with significant ownership of key supplier brands. You will work closely with the Head of Merchandising, Buying teams, Account Managers and external brand partners to drive profitable growth across the category.

You will be responsible for forecasting, stock and availability, and you will act as a strategic commercial partner to brands using insight, data and strong stakeholder management to influence decisions around ranging, newness, promotions and long-term growth. You will also lead and develop a team to ensure best practice, strong execution and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an experienced Merchandiser who enjoys combining analytical rigor with commercial decision-making and brand collaboration.

• Lead the merchandising relationship for key supplier accounts, collaborating with brands and Account Managers to align forecasts, stock, ranging and commercial priorities.
• With Head of Merchandising, oversee supplier forecasts, replenishment, newness buys, stockholding, WSSIs, ranging and availability.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the team and assist the Head of Merchandising where required.
• Manage company replenishment parameters, ensuring alignment to availability and stock targets.
• Review promotional performance and NPD performance with the Buying team.
• React to sales and market changes to maximise sales and meet KPIs.
• With your buyer, lead and own quarterly range reviews.

As this is a senior position within the Merchandising team, candidates should match the requirements below:

• A proven/experienced Merchandiser or an experienced Junior Merchandiser seeking progression.
• Analytically minded and commercially aware.
• Excellent communication skills, highly organised with strong Excel ability.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced Beauty/Retail/FMCG environment (preferred but not essential).
• Experience managing a large store estate (preferred but not essential).

• Enjoy work-life balance with a flexible working scheme, including 15 work-from-home days a year, duvet days and flexible hours.
• Vibrant state-of-the-art office in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym facilities for use before/after work or at lunch.
• Generous staff discounts on fragrances.
• Excellent progression and development opportunities in a creative and collaborative environment.

The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.