Retail Merchandise Manager

Description:

The Retail Department are seeking to appoint an experienced Retail Merchandise Manager, to support the delivery of a newly established Retail Strategy, that ensures profitability while building a long-term collaboration with brand partners, merchants, buyers, and suppliers. This is a new and exciting role created to further develop the University’s retail proposition through online platforms, visitor attractions, multiple physical stores situated on campus and partnerships within Durham City.

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and deadline-driven individual with experience managing a small sized team from the front, being ‘hands on’ as appropriate. This role also requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a creative eye for sourcing and presenting garments and accessories. The successful post holder will have previous commercial experience, preferably within a branded high street and/or online retailer.

The Retail Merchandise Managers key responsibilities include:

• Planning and executing merchandising plans to optimise product assortments and maximise sales and profitability,

• Analysing market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed decisions on product selection, pricing, and inventory management,

• Developing and managing merchandising budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources to drive sales and meet financial targets,

• Overseeing product presentation and visual merchandising to create compelling and attractive displays that enhance the overall shopping experience,

• Developing and implementing promotional strategies and campaigns to drive customer engagement and increase footfall,

• Providing guidance and direction to the merchandising team, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven work environment