Merchandiser Remote
Job description
Please note this role is predominantly working from home with 5-8 days per month based at our office in Kemble. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as a Merchandiser.
As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Cotswold Outdoor is joined by Runners Need and Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!
How will you make an impact?
- Financial planning of future product ranges
- Working with Buying colleagues to deliver market leading ranges within budgets
- Leading the team in trading meeting and driving trading actions
- Building strong supplier relationships and leading regular performance reviews
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Building strong internal relationships with colleagues across the business including:
- Retail Store teams – Regional Managers and VM Field Teams
- Marketing – Promotional Activity, Product Launches, customer insight
- Operations – Warehouse Management Teams, Customer Services
- Finance – Supplier payments and query resolution
- Maximising the potential from your team, through effective line management, coaching and Mentoring.
Please note this role is 40 hours per week.
You’ll fit right in if you:
- Are an experienced Merchandiser with a proven track record
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Take a coaching and mentoring approach with a strong inclination to help others be their best
- Understand the outdoor retail landscape, competitors, commercial insights and challenges
- Are comfortable using advance excel formulas and functions
What’s in it for you?
Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total rewards package that’s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you’ll receive:
- Base salary of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
- 40-60% discount across our range of products
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle
- Critical Illness cover
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
But there’s more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our brochure here.
Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged.
O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.
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