Merchandiser

Merchandiser Looking to appoint asap! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive B2B Merchandiser to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on competition shopping, range planning, analysis, and category management to ensure our product offerings are competitive and aligned with market trends. This role requires excellent analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role is hybrid working, with the company offices based in Silverstone, Northamptonshire Key Responsibilities: Competition Shopping: * Conduct regular market research on competitor businesses to monitor their activities, pricing strategies, and product assortments. * Analyse competitor promotions, sales events, and new product launches to identify opportunities and threats. * Compile and present detailed reports on competitor insights and market trends to inform strategic decisions. Range Planning: * Develop and implement range plans that align with the company's overall product category strategy * Collaborate with the procurement team to select and source products that meet client needs and preferences. * Ensure a balanced and cohesive product assortment across categories, considering factors such as seasonality, trends, and sales performance. Analysis: * Analyse sales data, client feedback, and market trends to evaluate the performance of product ranges. * Identify underperforming products and recommend actions to optimise inventory levels and improve sales. * Prepare regular reports and presentations on range performance, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations. Category Management: * Develop and execute category management strategies to maximise sales and profitability. * Conduct category reviews to assess performance and identify growth opportunities. * Work with suppliers to negotiate terms, improve product offerings, and enhance category performance. * Implement planograms and merchandising guidelines to ensure optimal product placement and presentation. Experience: * Enthusiasm, passion and an inquisitive nature * Proven experience in a procurement, category manager, range planning or merchandising role, * Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools * Excellent communication and research skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Knowledge of market trends and business client behaviour