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International Merchandiser/Junior
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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Tasks & Responsibilities
Planning
• Help set International department sales objectives taking into account Brand strategy and market profiles.
• Agree International department & category option plans with external partners, and issue to Global Buying and Merchandising teams.
• Manage the range building process for International markets with the International buyer in conjunction with Global Buying & Merchandising teams.
• Support International Buyer with selection of ranges for International markets.
Forecasting
• Forecast department sales & OTB considering International regional intake requirements & UK phasing.
Trading
• To maximise sales & manage risk working with the Global Buying and Merchandising teams in analysing product performance & adjusting future buys.
• Analyse weekly product performance and work with International buyer & Global to identify trading opportunities & risks.
• Work with Global Buying and Merchandising teams to action on above findings
Best Practice/Team
• Support the Senior Merchandiser in developing best practices & contribute to International brand strategy to strengthen the brand position overseas
• Develop reporting tools to support product planning & trading
• Drive communication with Buying & Merchandising teams to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Develop the team skills with Senior Merchandiser, identifying individual training needs as well as encouraging effective teamwork
Key Experience, Skills & Abilities
Essential:
• Must have strong commercial flair and business acumen, trading mentality
• Core merchandising skills are essential
• Solid experience in range planning
• Ability to think strategically
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to work in an fast pace environment, driving results by tracking and measuring success
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong and effective relationships
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn about overseas markets and cultures
• Ability to persuade and influence peers and stakeholders.
• Good problem solving skills – can overcome issues, propose solutions and make commercial decisions
• Self-starter, takes the initiative
Desirable:
• Educated to degree level
• Experience of working within a Retail environment or Head Office
• Good people management skills