Branch Merchandising Manager

The Body Shop

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we’re not going anywhere. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available.
We’re looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.
The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.

Your role in a nutshell

We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Merchandising Manager, based out of our brand new London Hub Office. This is an unique opportunity to join The Body Shop Team!

Your role will be to deliver data-led analytics & insight for our stores that inform commercial decision-making, with the ultimate goal of maximising business profitability & growth

More about the role

• Setting up and managing a store grading matrix, which considers space, turnover, product category mixes by store for each of our UK stores

•Provide data and analytics to inform the display option requirement for each of our store grades on a seasonal and annual basis

•Work closely with the UK Head of Commercial to ensure the right options are planned and bought for each store

•Work closely with the Operations team to ensure the correct allocation and replenishment levels are set against each store

•Work closely with UK Head of Commercial to execute a new, and refined, outlet strategy ensuring right mix of product at the right discounts are delivered to our different types of outlet stores – e.g. value vs premium markets

•Be responsible for the strategy and maintenance of our Gift Card channel

•Pro Active in Product Life Cycle Management – identifying opportunities for rebuys and closing a products line life

What we look for

• Highly Analytical, being used to working with large amounts of data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, obsessing on presenting plans & messages
• Confident leader who can adapt style to different people and situations

• Confident in representing department in a wider business environment

• Forecasting and Planning

• 5+ years in Merchandising / Branch Merchandising /Space Planning environment

• Leading high performing teams and working in an omni-Channel, fast paced environment

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.