Merchandiser
Carrickfergus (Hybrid working)

An independent fashion house boasting 95 years heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s Brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame as well as best-in-class schoolwear/boyswear brand 1880 CLUB are seeking to recruit a Merchandiser.

With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is now focused on ‘connected retail’, and the creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of its brands across all offline and online touch points.

Leveraging new technologies to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel sales strategy.

We’re looking for a creative, analytical and motivated Merchandiser to join our team on a permanent basis. Our new Merchandiser will ensure that we have the right products, at the right time, in the right place and in the right quantities. They will work closely with the retail, product and sales teams to plan and build suitable ranges taking control of stock levels to maximise profit. You have an opportunity to make your mark on the business market leading own retail stores and concessions in a varied and fast paced role.

The role includes responsibilities for supporting:

- Drive sales across the business' retail and concession channels, through effective stock control.
- Produce weekly, monthly, seasonal and ad hoc trading reports
- Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales and margin targets for the various stores
- Propose weekly trading actions to maximise full price sales, margin and stock availability for the season
- Identifying slow moving stock and developing a cost-effective solution to ensure the terminal stock position is minimised.
- Challenge current ways of working, with proposals for alternatives that will enhance and benefit the effectiveness of the merchandising function.

Desirable:

- Proven experience as a Merchandiser
- Strong numerical & analytical skills
- Proven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels
- Competency with Microsoft Office suite, in particular, Excel

Additional benefits

- Flexi & Hybrid working practices
- Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
- Pension - 5% employer contribution rising to 10%
- On-site parking

So, if you’re looking to channel your creativity as a Merchandiser, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.