Job Description

Here at Iceland we're different. We care. We're not a dull stuffy corporate. We're one big team. A diverse group of people who get stuck in and work together. If this is how you like to work then please read on.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

As a Merchandiser, you will be the Space Planning expert for your own categories. You will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of your planograms in line with a fast-paced Trading Calendar. You will be required to:




Create Planograms that drive sales and profitability whilst maintaining customer choice Achieving a distinct point of difference across the relevant product categories through the manipulation of space and range. Seek every opportunity to maximise the return from space whilst maintaining planogram aesthetics and minimising changes within retail.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To ensure planograms fit and are logical for the customer To ensure planograms deliver the maximum return from the space and are reflective of sales, profit, units and waste management To ensure space allocation and product distribution reflects rate of sale by equipment, format and region Ensure the key merchandising principles are adopted in the production of planograms To regularly complete in depth analysis on performance by space including sales and profit per space to identify over and under performing areas To provide relevant category sales and space data to other areas of the business with recommendations of ways to increase revenue Assist & advise Trading, Product Supply and Retail to ensure the right solutions are reached from both a commercial and retail aspect Control range size and range exit plans Minimise silt & deranged stock through efficient layout & hold list management



Active role in the new store and refit rollout programme, through supporting the Floorplanning and Format Development teams Liaising with the Floorplanning team to ensure relevant space recommendations are made

Other Duties

Responsible for the accurate ranging of all stores - new and current Regular store visits, on own, with team, Trading Managers and Area Managers Regular competitor visits and use of market data to develop good commercial knowledge To protect stores from unnecessary workload




Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you'll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.

Alongside this we can offer you:

15% discount in Iceland stores 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Pension (NEST) Free onsite parking Onsite electric car charging ports Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee Christmas vouchers Refer a Friend Scheme Christmas Savings scheme Discounted dry cleaning * Long service awards