Senior Merchandise Consultant
Remote
United Kingdom
Freelance
03-04-2025
Job Specifications
A leading British retail brand is looking for a senior merchandise consultant to deliver a long-term plan for their core category products.
Working closely with Finance Directors, Category Directors, and Managers, the ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of retail or FMCG categories with a proven ability to create quantitative plans through a product lens.
Responsibilities:
Drive quantitative, category performance & product behaviour analysis to monitor and evaluate the performance of core categories, seasonal products, and new launches to develop a long term merchandising plan for the business.
Provide strategic recommendations on assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
Utilize data-driven insights to create robust, product-centric plans, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer behaviour.
Profile:
7+ years of experience in retail or within well-known FMCG brands with a focus on merchandise planning, category management, or financial planning.
Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in building long-term quantitative plans.
Expertise in product lifecycle management, category growth strategies, and seasonal trend forecasting.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Details:
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Fully remote
Day rate: £400
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