Merchandiser
Posted 16/08/2024 by Signet Jewelers Ltd
Merchandiser- 12 months Fixed term contract
As a Merchandiser here at Signet Jewelers you'll be operating at a senior level, leading a team and working directly with our Head of Merchandise Development and Services.
Your role will be key into the continued success and growth of the business and help support our new area of the business of Wholesale.
About the role:
- Working directly with the Head of Merchandise Development and Services to create the strategy and objectives for planning our range and to prepare the range plan
- Working directly with the with the Head of Merchandise Development and Services to prepare sales and stock plans and range and buying plans
- Contribute to profit management through accurate forecasting and recommendations on action
- Identify opportunities to improve sales performance
- Support space planning principles where applicable to ensure that the maximum return on space is achieved
- Contribute to VM and layout decisions where applicable to ensure that these are reflective of sales and profit
- Provide relevant product sales and other data to other areas of the business with recommendations as to ways to increase revenue
- Ensure promotional activity is phased in line with markdown strategy
- Review and update sales and stock forecasts and OTB
- Control product analysis e.g. class, price-point
- In conjunction with team, monitor and review branch stock cover and sales performance, warehouse stock levels, stock sell through rates, new branch stock builds, service levels, core lines, BSLs, repeat orders
About you:
- Current or previous experience within a Merchandiser position, preferably within a Retail environment
- Highly numerate with highly developed analytical thinking
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Good working knowledge of merchandising, B and M systems, supply chain and quality control
- Experience within a multi-site merchandising function
- Experience of working in a fast paced, demanding environment
Hybrid working pattern- 2 days based in our Watford office and 3 days remotely each week.
We offer a fantastic job and more…We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance
- Personal health care scheme
- Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
- An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
- Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
- Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
- A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years' service.
- Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
- Financial Wellbeing scheme.
- Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
- Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.
Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you
Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
- Type:
- Contract
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- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- SIGNET-18314
- Job ID:
- 222178530
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