Merchandiser
Non-Fashion Retailer | South West London | Category Ownership | £50k - £55k | 26 Days Holiday + BH | Bonus Potential Flexible/Hybrid Working
A rare chance to run your category in a business that trusts its people This is an opportunity to join a long-established, highly respected non-fashion retailer based in South West London. While the business has a strong heritage, the mindset is refreshingly modern - little red tape, fast decision-making and genuine ownership.
They are now recruiting a Merchandiser to take full responsibility for a category, working in close partnership with the Buyer to drive commercial performance.
The Role As Merchandiser, you’ll have end-to-end ownership of your category, from planning through to trading. This is a hands-on role where your insight, judgement and commercial thinking will genuinely influence results.
Key responsibilities include:
* Owning the merchandise plan, forecasts and budgets for your category

* Driving sales, margin and stock productivity through effective trading

* Managing range planning, intake and stock levels

* Analysing performance and using insight to inform decisions

* Working hand-in-hand with the Buyer to shape ranges and trading strategies

* Responding quickly to opportunities and risks in a fast-moving environment

There is very little bureaucracy - if you see an opportunity, you’ll be encouraged to act on it.
About You This role will suit a commercially minded merchandiser who enjoys responsibility and autonomy.
You are likely to bring:
* Experience in a merchandising role within retail (non-fashion experience advantageous but not essential)

* Strong analytical and planning capability

* A confident, pragmatic approach to trading decisions

* An entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working with minimal red tape

* A collaborative style and strong partnership with Buying

You’ll thrive in an environment where you’re trusted to run your category and where ideas are welcomed.
Why Join? * Long-established retailer with a strong and loyal customer base

* True category ownership and influence

* Entrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy culture

* Collaborative buying & merchandising partnership

* South West London location

This is a brilliant opportunity for a merchandiser looking to step into a role with real responsibility and impact.
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