Merchandiser - Retail Soloman Search are excited to be supporting TEALS with a new Merchandiser opportunity.... TEALS is a Somerset based start up that has been trading for nearly 4 years having opened in December 2020.
Currently trading from its first location (North/South Cadbury exit on the A303) the guest offer blends hospitality and retail under one roof.
Guests are catered for via both food to go and a table service restaurant.
Within retail there is an extensive food offering as well as lifestyle & gifting.
We have a brand new opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our team.
As Retail Merchandiser you will lead on Planning & Trading activities at TEALS, building on the solid commercial base established over the last 4 years of business.
You will design and implement best practice Merchandising processes that will identify and deliver future growth opportunities, continue to trade in a fast paced environment and support the new store rollout.
As part of a small but ambitious team, you will be working collaboratively with head office, store and the senior leadership teams to deliver the next phase of business growth.
Your skills, expertise and attention to detail will help develop TEALS position as a destination retailer.
We will encourage you to share ideas that can help shape TEALS future and enhance the impact we create across our communities.
The impact you'll own… Providing Merchandising expertise for TEALS, leading process development for planning and trading activity.
Working closely with Buyers to develop forward strategy and ranges for TEALS locations, delivering to time via strong critical path management.
In conjunction with the Buyers deliver sales and margin growth for Food & Non Food retail.
Establishing a healthy balance between forward planning and weekly trading, maximising the opportunities provided by short lead time product suppliers.
Leading weekly trade review and setting actions for relevant departments Fully owning stock management throughout the product lifecycle Managing and developing the Merchandising Admin Assistant Developing future Merchandising team requirements to support growth Key stakeholder in business development, working with Mission Control, Store and Buying Teams to deliver business growth and store rollout.
Acting as a TEALS Ambassador through close working relationships with suppliers and other external stakeholders.
About you….
3-5 years' experience working in a fast paced B&M environment, ideally including FMCG Strong numerical & analytical skills and ability to communicate figures Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload in a dynamic environment Ability to see the big picture but also the detail Self-aware, good communicator, strong interpersonal skills Systems literate Team Player!
Motivated to contribute to process development and continuous improvement Confident to put forward ideas and challenge the status quo Comfortable in a fast changing environment Self-motivated and committed to developing your skills Salary/Benefits · Salary range - £35,000 - £45,000 · Quarterly bonus · Staff discount 20% · Staff lunch when on site · Holiday is statutory with an extra day for each year worked up to 3 extra days · Sick pay 5 days, raising to 10 days in second year.
· Pension contribution We are looking to appoint as soon as possible so would love to hear from you.
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