Merchandising

Working alongside the Buyer my role is ultimately concerned with making as much profit as possible for the company. The role centers around two main areas - Planning and Trading. Taking into account past history, current trends, new trends, current performance and company strategy I build a commercial and profitable Range Plan to fulfill targets set out by the Directors.

Once the product is bought I am then responsible for ensuring stock is available to bring into the business on time and allocated to the correct stores. Once in store the focus moves on to trading the department to ensure the Plans are met. This involves constant monitoring by line and taking necessary action to maximize our best selling lines and reduce markdown on poorer performing lines. Alongside the technical aspects of the role it also involves day to day management and development of a team.

I am proud to work at Bhs. It is a happy environment to work in where career development is encouraged and supported. Personally, I have progressed from Junior Merchandiser to Merchandiser and have felt throughout my time here I have been able to exert my influence in an open environment where my voice is heard.

Carl - Merchandiser

Bhs is an exciting and well established company. On Womenswear we have an excellent and diverse product range which encompasses clothing, footwear and accessories and bridal wear.

Working with one of the best known names on the high street brings with it good job prospects and great development opportunities. At Bhs career development is pro-actively encouraged and well supported with an in house development programme right from entry level through to junior level.

Bhs is a very friendly place to work and since joining I have worked hard to build good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers. Working as a Merchandising associate can be both hard work and challenging, however it's extremely rewarding and I have learned so much in such a short space of time.

Kerry - Merchandising Associate

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