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Merchandiser
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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Merchandiser - Evans
A Bit About
Evans is a leading fashion brand that celebrates curves. We’ve got over 150 stores worldwide, and have a successful shopping business at www.evans.co.uk. Our people are fashionable, commercial, and up to date with the latest trends. They’re also confident, inspirational and passionate individuals who take a real pride in being extremely customer focused and possessing a positive attitude. The key to our success is our people, and becoming part of this inspiring team will be a fantastic opportunity for the right person!
The Role
As a Merchandiser at EVANS you will be responsible for overseeing one of our Merchandising teams. Working closely with the Buyer, you will be responsible for trading the current range to maximise profit and minimise markdown, through sales forecasting, reviewing and balancing stock and developing strategic promotions.
What You Will Be Doing Day To Day
• Responsible for planning future ranges, considering past, present and future trends
• Regular analysis of department performance to maximise commercial opportunities in order to identify key learns to optimise profit on the next season range.
• Formulating range strategy and building commercially viable ranges in collaboration with Buying and Design team.
• Leading the team, ensuring there is a balanced and correctly phased range at all times, offering cutting edge style without alienating the mass consumer.
• Managing department WSSI’s. Reacting to performance, managing risk and potentialising bestsellers.
• Setting budgets, forecasting and management of OTB for all areas
• Developing and building strong relationships in the brand
• Managing and developing a high performing team
Must Haves
• Currently working at Merchandiser or Senior Merchandiser level for a fast paced fashion retailer.
• Excellent commercial awareness and a proven ability to drive profit.
• Commercially astute and confident decision maker with the ability to communicate across all levels.
• In depth experience in range planning.
• Established track record of managing the supply chain.
• Product focused with a strong interest and passion for the fashion industry.
• Proven experience of managing and developing a team.
• Highly numerate, analytical and have a high attention to detail.
The Exciting Part
• Generous holiday with holiday trading
• 25% staff discount
• Early finish summer hours
• Access to sample sales
• Regular team and company social events
• Pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
We regret, due to volume, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
You’ll find every Arcadia brand shares the same values. We all start with letting people be themselves. We are informal while professional, and we are all about mixing fun with commercial nous. Throughout your career with us we will help you develop, and give you the chance to influence our future. It's not only our products but our people who drive our success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.