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.

Requirements

• 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.

Core Competencies

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

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

Industry Keywords

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