Merchandising Manager

MERCHANDISING MANAGER AUTONOMY INTERNATIONAL BRAND HYBRID 3/2 COTSWOLDS SERIOUS GROWTH POTENTIALZachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a leading ethical apparel brand who have merchandising at the forefront of their decision making. Please note that my client are based in the Cotswolds and will require a presence in the office, usually 3 days a week. My client are a leading global brand who place the planet, product quality, sustainability at the heart of what they do. They have just had one of their best years following a real focus on the customer and the product.This role will be key in helping continue the progress of the business and the merchandising function. It will also have management responsibility for a team of 8. A snapshot of the responsibilities is below:

• Manage intake flow into business to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales and minimise risks
• Planning of budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy based on the overall business and financial goals of the company.
• Identifying category risks and opportunities; recommending activity to increase sales and profit and decrease stock risk.
• Recommend promotions and re buys as necessary
• Collaborating with stakeholders to manage new products, limited edition lines and season campaigns, escalating and resolving issues and communicating progress.
• Collaborate with the broader product team to plan product ranges, taking into account customer demand, pricing, and margin requirements.

This could be a brilliant opportunity for the right person. There will be challenges as the business evolves and transforms but with the right leadership this has real potential for growth.

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