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To create and deliver the retail strategy for the Groups strategic direction across all our retail division To lead the merchandising team to deliver a commercial range of products on time and in full to the market to achieve the budgeted sales and contribution. Client Details A great opportunity for a Head of Merchandising to join a leading multi channel retailer in the Leeds area who are known for their internal progression. They are an established business that have been trading for a number of years. They sell through a number of different channels, store, ecommerce, wholesale etc. Description Assist the HOM to ensure all product strategies are executed in line with the overall business needs Assist the HOM with range planning including; analysis of previous seasons sales by pre-agreed attributes, proactively work with the HOM in updating the range plan forecasts throughout the season based on the business needs Support the HOM to communicate information effectively to all levels of the management team Support the HOM in preparation for seasonal launches including; summaries of previous seasons sales and current seasons delivery performance Manage a designated area / range taking daily control for all aspects under the guidance of your HOM. Within this you will present back to the HOM all findings for their consideration Develop detailed budgets to cover Sales, Returns, Margin and Intake for your designated area under the guidance of your HOM, presenting all workings to the HOM for their consideration People: Assist in training and supporting the departmental MDA where applicable. Updating and maintaining the weekly sales and margin reports, identifying any anomalies and understanding the reason behind these, feeding back your findings to the HOM Re-forecast the Wholesale sales and margin on a weekly basis, always maintaining a current view for your designated area/range and reporting any changes to the HOM Manage and set up the department critical path which includes chasing suppliers to adhere to deadlines. Participate in the CP meeting. Manage the SMS order process to ensure all critical dates are maintained Assist the HOM with stock, sales and cash flow via WSSI, Line Cards and/or Payment Schedules Manage OTB for your designated area/range via WSSI and report any changes or anomalies to the HOM Assist the HOM in the identification of over stocks and provide all necessary support to the HOM in clearing old / slow moving stock Monitoring all stock intake and stock levels for the relevant brands / warehouse / customers and ensuring stock is processed in a timely manner Ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time whether this is for Wholesale, Ecommerce or SMU Weekly review of core line cards and highlight any potential sales /stock risk to the HOM Producing size-scales and raising; cloth requisitions, purchase orders (bulk and samples), barcodes (where appropriate) Maintenance of the buying minutes and other functions including; activating products, entering price lists, entering production, cutting cloth, amending quantities and delivery dates when required Assisting the HOM in seasonal planning and providing forecasts to the buyers / suppliers Liaise with suppliers to ensure products are despatched to the agreed ex-factory date. Liaise with the sales team and customers to ensure that they are fully updated on all deliveries and answer any relevant queries Attend key internal and supplier meetings alongside the HOM. Complete all meeting minutes for the HOM. Review assess and present sales and margins in line with weekly trading meetings. In the absence of an MDA on the team - manage the daily office duties including; booking train tickets, maintaining the attendance register, ordering stationary To adhere to the Bonded Warehouse sampling procedure - raising orders for all samples entering the warehouse Set up any required new reports under the guidance of the HOM Identifying any training needs of the MDA and ensuring relevant training is provided Complete the EBIS invoice checking on the accounts system where appropriate Providing regular and ad hoc reports for internal/external teams and customers Profile Financial awareness and understanding of departmental budgets and margins Commercial and competitor awareness Strong housekeeping and organisational skills Numeracy Effective communicator Ability to work on own initiative Team player Good visual presentation skills Time management skills Ability to work under pressure Self-motivated Job Offer A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays. Early finish on a Friday Free parking Hybrid working An opportunity to play a key role in a leading retail company. Head of Merchandising Head of Merchandising Head of Merchandising
Assistant Manager - Forecourt Welcome Break, Darrington Forecourt, WF8 3HU (A1 Southbound) Pay up to £24,500pa plus bonus and £10 on-shift meal allowance Fantastic benefits & discounts, free parking & great career opportunities Great managers aren't born, they're made. If you want to make it as a successful manager, Welcome Break could give you the perfect start. As an Assistant Manager, you'll support the Site Manager in every aspect of running the unit from people management to driving sales and profitability. It's fast-paced and demanding but we'll give you plenty of support and training to develop your career and help you progress. A Welcome Break Assistant Manager would ideally: Have experience in a supervisor or management role in customer service Be passionate about delivering great customer service. Be a good people manager who can motivate others and lead by example. Be a true multi-tasker able to juggle a range of tasks. Be business-minded and focused on delivering profitable sales growth. Have ambition to develop their management career. Key benefits for Assistant Managers: Competitive salary plus bonus £10 on shift meal allowance 30 days' holiday increases with service Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, BK, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few) My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of retailers Contributory pension (after 3 months) Structured career path and bespoke training Free on-site parking Generous discounts on hotel rooms for you and family members Due to responsibilities within the Assistant Manager role applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over. About Welcome Break Welcome Break is one of the UK's leading motorway service operators, running 59 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK. Working for Welcome Break is not what it may seem to our everyday customer. When you come into one of our sites you will recognise your favourite brands such as Starbucks, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King, as well hotels under the Ramada and Days Inn brands. But what might come as a surprise is that we are all one team and that even with different uniforms, everyone works for Welcome Break. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We are committed to hiring great Team Members from a wide variety of backgrounds ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued and celebrated for what they bring to our business. If you share our values and our passion for great customer service, your career could be Made at Welcome Break.