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Company: TJ Hughes
Role: Merchandiser
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
TJ Hughes is currently recruiting for a Merchandiser to join its Fashion Team based at our Head Office in Liverpool.
As a Merchandiser for the Fashion Department, you will be working on a demanding area of our business with a mixture of both import & domestic suppliers. You will be building strong core ranges as well as driving promotional activity, not only across the retail estate but our fast-growing ecommerce channels. Merchandising is key to our success, making sure that our customers get exactly what they want, exactly when they want it at affordable prices.
The Role
As a Merchandiser you will be driving the business to maximise sales, profit and margin. You will be responsible for managing stock turn and instrumental in managing stock flow from source to the end consumer, supported by the teams around you. You will be responsible for planning a strong activity programme with the buying team throughout the year.
You will be responsible for merchandising critical path to ensure launch availability and full availability on both range & promotions throughout the seasons. You will provide accurate forecasting of sales, clearance and stock turn to achieve maximum profit. You will be responsible for the sales and stock turn analysis, planning future range buys ensuring we build on missed opportunity from previous seasons.
You will work closely with the buying team to further understand our customer needs & competitor activity. You will develop an understanding the market and working closely with the buyer to define pricing strategy as well as identifying and managing key volume & value lines.
About You
- Good commercial acumen, good level of numeracy with an expert level of excel
- Problem solver and ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to manage ever changing and complex categories across different retail channels
- Good working knowledge of the WISI and business planning strategies
- Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Enthusiasm to take responsibility, not afraid to challenge the norm
- Personal skills to work with people at all levels
About Us
TJ Hughes is your value retailer. Trading since 1912, we are providing worldwide designer brands and quality goods at great value. We have been dedicated and evolved over the last ten years to meet the needs to all of our customers and 800 employees. TJs invests in training and developing our teams to ensure the highest levels of buying knowledge, accurate merchandising and customer service; from the point of order to delivery. Our exceptional team travel the world to source not only the essentials, but innovative and inspiring products at competitive prices. We have modernised the way our traditional high street department stores operate to succeed in an environment that many have found challenging in recent years. At the same time, we are now a fast-growing digital retailer across multiple online platforms, adding to the success of our retail business and setting strong foundations for further evolution.
We are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about retail and who want to be part of something exciting. We specialise in fashion, beauty, accessories and home, including electrical, home furnishings and seasonal; all aimed at providing our customers everything they might need at real 'value for money’.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a positive 'can do’ individual and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people who are passionate about retail and who want to be part of something exciting.
If you feel you are the ideal candidate, then we would really love to add you to our team.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter explaining why you are the right person to join our team to our recruitment email address.
