Location: Street, Somerset
About the Role:
The role of the merchandiser is responsible for the planning and delivery of sales and gross margin targets for a specified channel / product category. Range assortment and architecture is planned and executed to maximise sales, stock and margin delivery in line with regional budgets. Deep merchandise analysis and insight is used to identify product, channel or account sales trends to maximise profitability for their given product category.
- Command a good understanding of the retail marketplace by channel, competitors & growth opportunities / areas of risk for the relevant channel / product category.
- Key Merchandise Metrics including Gross Margin and Inventory targets are delivered against set KPI’s
- A Clearly defined and forecasted category product range hierarchy developed in line with price, end use, product attribute, size / fit and purchase.
- Support the development of range, assortment & purchase plans for the specified product area with support from the assistant merchandiser.
- Complete and maintain the merchandise plan to plan sales/despatches, stock, markdown & gross margin across retailing channels in line with gender targets both at season & week levels.
- Ensure stock is optimised against set inventory targets.
- Analyse stock and sales information to inform effective trading decisions including in-season pricing and markdown activity to drive commercial performance against set clearance / margin targets.
- Accountable for the maintenance of accurate merchandise master data
- Build effective relationships amongst key stakeholders within the trading function to drive best practice
What You'll Bring:
- Educated to Degree Level
- Experienced Assistant Merchandiser
- Experienced Assistant Buyer
- Knowledge of the full end to end value chain
- Understanding of consumer behaviours and market trends
- Multi-channel knowledge
- Excellent Forecasting knowledge
- Excellent Excel skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Previous Assistant Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser
- Management Experience
- Trading Experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Comprehensive benefits package
Why join us?
At Clarks, you’ll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.
About Clarks
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time, it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive, more than 22,000 pairs of shoes have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognisable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.
Disclaimer
This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.