A bit about us: Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UKs leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase more than 130 fragrance brands in over 220 stores throughout the UK and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk. We are expanding and are looking for a Merchandiser to join the team and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.
The role: This is a commercially focused Merchandiser role with significant ownership of key supplier brands. Working closely with the Head of Merchandising, Buying teams, Account Managers and external brand partners, you will play a pivotal role in driving profitable growth across the category.
You will be responsible for forecasting, stock and availability, while also acting as a strategic commercial partner to brands — using insight, data and strong stakeholder management to influence decisions around ranging, newness, promotions and long-term growth. Alongside this, you will lead and develop a team ensuring best practice, strong execution and continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for an experienced Merchandiser who enjoys combining analytical rigor with commercial decision-making and brand collaboration, and who is looking to progress towards Senior Merchandiser level.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead the merchandising relationship for key supplier accounts, collaborating with brands and Account Managers to align forecasts, stock, ranging and commercial priorities.
* Alongside Head of Merchandising, overseeing supplier forecasts, replenishment, newness buys, stockholding, WSSIs, ranging and availability.
* Oversee the day to day running of the team and assist the Head of Merchandising where required
* Management of company replenishment parameters, ensuring that these are aligned to availability and stock targets.
* Reviewing promotional performance and NPD performance with the Buying team.
* Reacting to sales and changes in the market, ensuring sales are maximised and KPIs are met.
* With your buyer, leading and owning quarterly range reviews.
What you’ll bring: With this role being a senior position within our Merchandising team, we will only be proceeding forward with candidates who match our requirements stated below:
Essential:
A proven/experienced Merchandiser or an experienced Junior Merchandiser looking for progression and development.
Analytically minded and commercially aware.
Excellent communication skills, highly organised with strong Excel ability.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred but not essential:
Experience within a fast-paced Beauty/Retail/FMCG environment.
Exposure and experience managing a large store estate.
Why you’ll love working here:
Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including 15 work from home days a year, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours.
Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking
No need to travel to the gym we have one here for you! Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunch time
Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances
Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space.
The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.