Merchandiser, Soho Home

Job description

**The Role..** Reporting into the Merchandising Manager, the Merchandiser will own the delivery of sales, stock, intake and profitability targets across all channels. This role carries end-to-end responsibility for WSSI management, range planning and trading, and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while guiding junior team members. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong Excel skills, a commercial mindset, and a genuine passion for retail. **Key Responsibilities..** **Sales & Trading** - Own the running and review of trading reports to identify best and worst sellers, and lead commercial recommendations to drive sales - Own sales demand forecasting and performance tracking against targets, proactively flagging risks and opportunities and recommending mitigating actions - Undertake regular studio visits to assess trade, and feedback insight to the wider team - Analyse sales data, identify trends and make actionable recommendations to optimise range performance **Supply & Supplier management** - Build and maintain supplier production forecasts, at fabric, material and product level with the objective of reducing supplier lead times - Monitor fabric availability/levels across the supply base to ensure optimal production lead times and minimising fabric liability - Develop strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and proactive communication. **Range Building** - Build and own range building documents, option counts and sales and stock plans. - Own range planning, ensuring the product range is commercially balanced, free from gaps or duplication, and aligned to brand strategy. - Discontinuation and life cycle management **Collaboration & Supplier Relations** - Work closely with the Buying and Product Development teams to ensure future product ranges are commercially strong and reflect market trends - Build and maintain supplier production forecasts with the aim of reducing lead times **Team & People** - Deputise for Merchandising Manager as required - Manage and mentor junior team members, including Junior Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandisers **Skills, Knowledge and Experience required..** - Advanced in Microsoft Excel - Strong analytical, organisational and planning skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally - Commercially minded with an ability to identify trends and translate data into actionable recommendations - Problem-solving ability: able to identify and resolve issues related to stock, sales, or other merchandising challenges - Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable **Benefits…** Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career. - Annual Every House Membership - 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week - Staff Room Rates - Private Health and Dental Care - Weekly Pay - Life Assurance - Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home - In Office Dog Policy on Fridays - Season Ticket Loan - Christmas Office Closure - In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. - Free Counselling Sessions - Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. - Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally - Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more - Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.