Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and use your knowledge and expertise in Merchandising? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in Merchandising as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As our Merchandiser, you will be responsible for the Home division. 

Responsibilities:

• Maximise full price sales and profitability through effective distribution of stock by ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time. 
• To co-ordinate the planning process for own areas, working with the Merchandise Manager and Buying teams and providing quantitative support as required. 
• To work in conjunction with the buying teams to influence department strategies and to monitor stock and commitment and make recommendations to highlight risks and minimise markdown.
• To analyse full price sell through by brand and category and make recommendations to the buying teams.
• To manage the WSSI process (weekly) including; ensuring commitment and OTB is managed through accurate forecasting
•  Managing and delivering markdown within budget as agreed with Merchandise Manager
• To work with buying and merchandise teams to plan and present financial plan to Merchandise Manager and Head of.
• To analyse sales densities and make recommendations for change
• To ensure that terminal stock issues are highlighted early and agree action plan with Merchandise Manager and Buying team
• To identify opportunities and manage the process for Transfer of stock
• To prepare departmental CAPEX with Buyers and present for approval to Merchandise Manager and Head Of.
• To make decisions regarding allocation of stock to stores and communicate to Allocators for action
• To promote best use of key systems (Retek, Excel) and attend training where necessary
• To oversee smooth deliveries of stock from the DC to stores to ensure maximum sell through
• To attend floorwalks with retail operations and ensure team maintains regular contact and deals promptly with shop floor queries
• To work alongside our digital trading team to collectively drive the online performance.
• To manage and develop a merchandising team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly numerate and analytical
• Well-developed influencing skills
• Strong people manager
• Proactive and resilient
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team

About the Company

Our Creative Spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our Awards Cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.

Our Future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

Everyone is welcome

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working culture, and we see this as key to our success and our working culture. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome - irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all. We are diverse, we are inclusive, we are Selfridges.

The Fun Stuff  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Pension contributions  
• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 
• Up to five paid volunteering days
• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development