Global Head of Retail Merchandising

Précis

High profile Retail Merchandising role responsible for driving ramp up of own branded/ shop in shop/ franchise retail estate globally

About the Client

Global Mobile Handset Manufacturer is seeking a Head of Merchandising as part of the Retail team to achieve the Sales & Margin plan by directing the range, product supply and promotional activity for all Retail business models and all products delivered throughout the retail activity calendar. The goal is to build a global retail sales network which will be the leading channel to sell smart devices and mobile solutions and key to this is building a direct relationship with the consumer to be become leader in solution sales through direct-to-consumer channels: Own Store and Franchise, Online and Solution Partners.

About the Role

This role is fundamental to the development of our client’s global retail marketing and growth plans - you will:

·Drive product management in priority markets to meet sales and targets

·Maximize Retail sales and GM by providing seamless flow of range selection/ product planning guidelines to Local Sales Unit merchandising

·Provide Market guidelines + budget direction for range planning, product supply & promotional activity across all retail models

·Ensure required service standards in all Retail business models

·Guide store inventory holding and target optimum stock cover

·Ensure Priority markets have coordinated communication of all product plans to maximize latest product roadmaps and inventory planning purposes

·Interface + align working program with Retail Marketing for product range and supply direction

·Analyze across all markets range and space efficiency as benchmark to drive sales

·Provide deployment guidance for new product and experiences launches into stores

What We’re Looking For

Ideally you have international Retail Merchandise management experience within higher end branded retail such as fashion - across own store, concession, franchise, shop in shop - (not just general retail).

·Extensive Retail experience, with proven track record in delivering profitable retail operations

·Extensive and professional experience in product merchandise management

·Retail experience in multi location, multi country product Merchandise management

·Supply chain, sales & commercial background and leadership experience

·Experience in retail P/L budgeting, management & KPI driving

·Expert in retail store replenishment and product allocation systems

·Expert in store range planning and space management techniques

·Experience in leading large teams to deliver outstanding results

·Ability to travel – circa 40% internationally

About the Offer

c£85,000 + car + bonus + bens