Merchandiser Furniture
TALO · Charing Cross, Greater London, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
THE COMPANY
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
A highly regarded furniture retailer with a loyal customer following and a reputation for beautiful, good quality products. With an extensive range of furniture sourced from the Far East, long lead times, significant stock investment mean accurate forecasting is essential. It's about balancing availability with stock investment, anticipating changes in demand and making sure the right products are available at the right time.
You'll join an established Merchandising team, reporting to the Head of Merchandising and managing an Assistant Merchandiser. Taking ownership of a Furniture category, you'll work in partnership with the Buying and Product Development teams.
The team works out of their London HQ 3 days a week, with 2 days from home. They're offering a strong package that includes hybrid work, flexible hours, enhanced maternity leave and other great benefits.
THE ROLE
Own the trading and performance of your categories, balancing stock availability, sales opportunities and stock investment.
Analyse weekly and monthly trading, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to maximise sales, improve sell-through and minimise excess stock.
Manage demand forecasts, linecards and range plans, using sales performance and customer demand to inform stock and intake planning.
Partner with Buying and Product Development on new launches, providing commercial insight to shape ranges, forecast sales and recommend initial order quantities.
Review underperforming products, recommending markdowns and phase-outs to clear stock and protect profitability.
Present trading analysis and recommendations to the wider business, helping influence commercial decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage and develop an Assistant Merchandiser, providing guidance, support and training.
ABOUT YOU
You'll be working at Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser, Merchandise Planner or Demand Planner level ideally with experience in furniture or similar categories involving bulky, high-value products, significant stock investment and long supplier lead times. You'll have a good understanding of forecasting and stock management and be keen to help a junior colleague develop.
THE REWARD
You'll be joining a highly regarded retailer with a strong product range and a great reputation for quality. You'll have ownership of your categories and the support of an experienced Head of Merch who's open to new ideas and better ways of working. You'll be part of a welcoming team in a beautiful London head office, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home), flexible hours, enhanced maternity leave and other great benefits.
£Depending on Experience + Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Home) + Flexible Hours + Healthcare Plan + Enhanced Maternity Leave
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WHY CHOOSE TALO.?
TALO. specialises in commercial and product-focused head office roles: Buying, Merch, Design, Quality, Ecommerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, and everything in between. With over 10 years' recruitment experience in homeware, we know and work with the growing retailers, brands, and suppliers that value great people. xrexnqw
Apply through us and you'll get proper insight into the business, team, and hiring manager, honest interview feedback (no ghosting - ever), and support every step of the way. We ask the right questions and help you prepare so you walk into an interview with confidence.
**
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
A highly regarded furniture retailer with a loyal customer following and a reputation for beautiful, good quality products. With an extensive range of furniture sourced from the Far East, long lead times, significant stock investment mean accurate forecasting is essential. It's about balancing availability with stock investment, anticipating changes in demand and making sure the right products are available at the right time.
You'll join an established Merchandising team, reporting to the Head of Merchandising and managing an Assistant Merchandiser. Taking ownership of a Furniture category, you'll work in partnership with the Buying and Product Development teams.
The team works out of their London HQ 3 days a week, with 2 days from home. They're offering a strong package that includes hybrid work, flexible hours, enhanced maternity leave and other great benefits.
THE ROLE
Own the trading and performance of your categories, balancing stock availability, sales opportunities and stock investment.
Analyse weekly and monthly trading, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to maximise sales, improve sell-through and minimise excess stock.
Manage demand forecasts, linecards and range plans, using sales performance and customer demand to inform stock and intake planning.
Partner with Buying and Product Development on new launches, providing commercial insight to shape ranges, forecast sales and recommend initial order quantities.
Review underperforming products, recommending markdowns and phase-outs to clear stock and protect profitability.
Present trading analysis and recommendations to the wider business, helping influence commercial decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage and develop an Assistant Merchandiser, providing guidance, support and training.
ABOUT YOU
You'll be working at Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser, Merchandise Planner or Demand Planner level ideally with experience in furniture or similar categories involving bulky, high-value products, significant stock investment and long supplier lead times. You'll have a good understanding of forecasting and stock management and be keen to help a junior colleague develop.
THE REWARD
You'll be joining a highly regarded retailer with a strong product range and a great reputation for quality. You'll have ownership of your categories and the support of an experienced Head of Merch who's open to new ideas and better ways of working. You'll be part of a welcoming team in a beautiful London head office, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home), flexible hours, enhanced maternity leave and other great benefits.
£Depending on Experience + Hybrid Working (3 Days Office, 2 Home) + Flexible Hours + Healthcare Plan + Enhanced Maternity Leave
**
WHY CHOOSE TALO.?
TALO. specialises in commercial and product-focused head office roles: Buying, Merch, Design, Quality, Ecommerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, and everything in between. With over 10 years' recruitment experience in homeware, we know and work with the growing retailers, brands, and suppliers that value great people. xrexnqw
Apply through us and you'll get proper insight into the business, team, and hiring manager, honest interview feedback (no ghosting - ever), and support every step of the way. We ask the right questions and help you prepare so you walk into an interview with confidence.
**
Details
| Company | TALO |
| Location | Charing Cross, Greater London, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |