Branch Merchandiser - Space Planner

Welcome to our vibrant Head Office, nestled in the heart of Piccadilly! Our stunning flagship store occupies the 5th and 6th floors, surrounded by an array of restaurants, bars, cultural sites, and shopping opportunities. Plus, we're just a short stroll from Green Park Tube Station, making your commute a breeze!

Are you ready to make a significant impact? As a Branch Merchandiser , you will drive branch performance through innovative space planning and merchandising. Your expertise will lead planograms and space planning activities, delivering insightful analyses of store space and sales to ensure our ranges are perfectly sized, commercially focused, and consistently executed.

• Planogram Development: Own the creation and maintenance of accurate planograms using Scorpion, JDA, or similar systems.

• Space Optimization: Lead space planning activities, analyzing sales, store profiles, and productivity to maximize store space.

• Range Management: Ensure all new ranges, seasonal changes, and promotions are strategically planned and commercially justified.

• NPD Support: Assist with new product launches and promotional execution from a space perspective.

• Performance Analysis: Analyze sales and space performance to optimize categories, fixtures, and ranges.

• Space Review: Identify over-spaced and under-spaced areas, recommending reallocations as needed.

• Impact Tracking: Monitor the effects of space and range changes, adjusting plans based on trading patterns.

• Insight Reporting: Produce clear, insight-driven reports to support commercial decision-making.

• Planogram Implementation: Oversee the effective execution of planograms in-store, ensuring layouts are practical and maximize productivity.

• Branch Visits: Conduct regular visits to assess merchandising standards, planogram compliance, and stock effectiveness.

• Feedback Provision: Deliver actionable, commercially focused feedback to branches and head office teams.

• Support Store Initiatives: Assist with store openings, refits, and floor moves to meet trading needs.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Buying & Merchandising, VM, and Marketing teams to align strategies.

• Experience: Proven background in Branch Merchandising, Space Planning, or a similar role.

• Software Proficiency: Strong experience with space planning software like Scorpion, JDA, or equivalent.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent commercial and analytical capabilities, with a focus on store and space performance analysis.

• Data Translation: Ability to convert data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze sales performance and make data-driven decisions.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Commercially driven and results-focused.

• Ability to interpret reports and present findings clearly.

• Competitive salary.

• Generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%.

• 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday!

• Fantastic subsidized staff restaurant using Fortnum’s ingredients.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Excellent pension scheme.

We are dedicated to developing your career and nurturing your talent, embracing diversity in all its forms. Join us in creating a truly inclusive environment where everyone can thrive!

In the past year, our team has been recognized with awards for outstanding contributions across various fields, including Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, and more. Come be a part of our success story!