Branch Merchandiser

Responsibilities

• Deliver an optimised, balanced range for retail that meets and exceeds sales and margin targets, ensuring fans in every store have access to the right product at the right time.
• Conduct regular store visits to gather market intelligence and competitor analysis, translating insights into actionable range and space recommendations that elevate the in-store fan experience.
• Partner with Heads of Retail and Area Managers to identify existing and new commercial opportunities that drive availability and satisfaction across all store grades.
• Feedback market intelligence and analysis to Buying & Merchandising teams to inform future ranging decisions and strengthen the end-to-end fan offer.
• Trial and propose new ideas to move the business forward, including evolving allocation and replenishment systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage specific projects end-to-end — documenting and analysing information, formulating conclusions, and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Proven experience in a fast-paced Branch Merchandising or Space Planning role, ideally within a multi-site High Street or omnichannel retail environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of store grading, range optimisation, space planning, and allocation and replenishment strategy.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex trading data and translate it into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including gaining buy-in from Senior Management on strategic decisions.
• Experience managing store openings, closures, or estate changes in collaboration with buying, merchandising, and logistics functions.
• A collaborative, cross-functional working style with the ability to build effective relationships across retail, B&M, logistics, and finance teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and deliver to deadlines.

Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and analytical skills to optimize retail ranges and enhance the in-store fan experience. Proven ability to manage projects, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across functions to drive availability and satisfaction in a multi-site retail environment.

• Branch Merchandising Experience
• Space Planning Expertise
• Range Optimisation Strategy
• Numerical and Analytical Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Range Optimisation
• Space Planning
• Allocation Strategy
• Replenishment Strategy
• Market Intelligence Analysis
• Project Management
• Data Interpretation
• Competitor Analysis Sales Target Achievement
• Store Grading

• Influencing Skills
• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Collaborative Working Style
• Solutions-Focused Mindset

• Omnichannel Retail
• Multi-Site Retail
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Buying and Merchandising
• Logistics Functions