Average Merchandising Manager salary in London

Merchandiser, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £38-40k p.a. + many benefits.An exciting time to combine your passion for pets with your career! Join an award-winning pet specialist retailer in a key role to support the Merchandise Manager and the wider category team in achieving department profitability and sales strategy, whilst working alongside our supply chain team to manage inventory. Great benefits working for a company with a purpose and real values!The Benefits:At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.Competitive salary of up to £38-40k p.a. (depending on experience)iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industryColleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema tripsColleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).50% off Jollyes branded products (and 30% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.Workplace pension scheme provided by Legal & General (contributions EE 3%, ER 5%)Free colleague uniform and on-site parkingAdditional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!Enhanced Maternity leave – Full pay for first 26 weeks before reverting to SMP for 13 weeks. (or 6 weeks at full pay followed by 33 weeks at SMP if under 2 yrs service)*Enhanced Paternity leave – partners to receive 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks full pay under 2 yrs svc)*Top Dog Award scheme – colleague nomination scheme to recognise great service and the Jollyes values with a ‘Cat nap day’ to enjoy a day off on Jollyes, as well as a ‘Top Dog’ badge and certificateBuy/Sell holiday scheme – can purchase or sell up to 5 days provided it doesn’t take you below the minimum entitlement!  Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via HalfordsCare concierge supporting colleagues who are carers with access to information, services and benefitsAlvie health coaching / cancer support (specialist nurses, physio’s, nutritionists, psychologists…)Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more Learning & Development for future progression into more senior Support roles - you really can have a great career with Jollyes!This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.The Role – MerchandiserJoin our dynamic merchandising team and help shape the future of our product ranges! As a Merchandiser, you’ll work closely with Buying and Supply Chain to understand trade plans and ensure the stock plan supports them, building customer-focused ranges that drive sales, maximise space, and boost profitability. This role sits within our Commercial team, supporting our Merchandising Manager to achieve KPI’s on departmental sales, margin performance and stock levels.  A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:Support strategic planning and range developmentPreparing reports and analysing performance and forecast demand to optimise stock levelsManage pricing, promotions, and product lifecycle from launch to exitCollaborate across teams to ensure smooth operations and great store availabilityPresent trade insights and drive actions from weekly performance reviewsMaintain accurate systems and trackers to support decision-makingThe Skills – MerchandiserTo be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, TogetherMust have Merchandising experience preferably in a similar sized retail business (e.g. 100+ stores), understanding how support teams work together and collaborate. (If you have had experience as an Assistant Merchandiser it would be a great opportunity to step up!)Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of dataProficient in MS Office (specifically Excel)Clear communicator who operates with integrity and due diligenceAbout Jollyes PetsJollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!To Apply:If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!Respectfully, no agencies please

The role of Assistant Merchandiser, you will work closely with a Merchandiser within this accessories & gifting business. You will develop stock packages for new store and concept openings, monitor their performance, and assist management by producing WSSI and OTB reports. Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner a global £billion retail business with stores in UK, Europe & USA. This business is involved with the planning, controlling and monitoring of the purchase, intake and distribution of merchandise to help maximise sales and profitability. Duties & Responsibilities for this Assistant Merchandiser - Review and manage line performance, stock levels, and ordering processes.Oversee stock movements into and out of the warehouse.Recommend and document promotional activities, ensuring alignment with departmental budgets.Prepare reports and analyses to support product signoffs, business reviews, and ad hoc requests.Accurately complete and obtain authorisation for Open to Buy documentation.Support the planning of sales, discounts, and stock to achieve required levels.Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and participate in supplier meetings as needed.Supervise workloads and contribute to the training and development of Allocator. To be successful in this Assistant Merchandiser - Ideally having 2 years' experience within a Senior /Allocator, Senior / Merchandise Admin Assistant or Assistant Merchandiser level.Strong attention to detail.A true passion for numbers and analytics, coupled with a curious mindset.Proficient in WSSI and highly skilled in Excel.A clear drive and enthusiasm to grow and advance your career. The benefits of this Assistant Merchandiser - HolidaysHybrid working - 2/3 days in brand new officesGenerous staff discount across all brandsLife assurance coveragePension schemeCorporate discount programRecommend-a-Friend referral schemeCycle to Work scheme If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience, interpersonal skills and love for numbers! Then please apply quoting the reference no JO-2507-115173 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Merchandiser Non-Fashion Retailer | South West London | Category Ownership | £50k - £55k | 26 Days Holiday + BH | Bonus Potential Flexible/Hybrid Working A rare chance to run your category in a business that trusts its people This is an opportunity to join a long-established, highly respected non-fashion retailer based in South West London. While the business has a strong heritage, the mindset is refreshingly modern - little red tape, fast decision-making and genuine ownership. They are now recruiting a Merchandiser to take full responsibility for a category, working in close partnership with the Buyer to drive commercial performance. The Role As Merchandiser, you'll have end-to-end ownership of your category, from planning through to trading. This is a hands-on role where your insight, judgement and commercial thinking will genuinely influence results. Key responsibilities include: Owning the merchandise plan, forecasts and budgets for your category Driving sales, margin and stock productivity through effective trading Managing range planning, intake and stock levels Analysing performance and using insight to inform decisions Working hand-in-hand with the Buyer to shape ranges and trading strategies Responding quickly to opportunities and risks in a fast-moving environment There is very little bureaucracy - if you see an opportunity, you'll be encouraged to act on it. About You This role will suit a commercially minded merchandiser who enjoys responsibility and autonomy. You are likely to bring: Experience in a merchandising role within retail (non-fashion experience advantageous but not essential) Strong analytical and planning capability A confident, pragmatic approach to trading decisions An entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working with minimal red tape A collaborative style and strong partnership with Buying You'll thrive in an environment where you're trusted to run your category and where ideas are welcomed. Why Join? Long-established retailer with a strong and loyal customer base True category ownership and influence Entrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy culture Collaborative buying & merchandising partnership South West London location This is a brilliant opportunity for a merchandiser looking to step into a role with real responsibility and impact. BH35231