Head of Merchandising
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive salary plus bonuses, benefits & staff discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 8YA |
| Company: | Signet Jewelers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | signet-19891 |
Summary
Sparkling opportunity for a Head of Merchandising!
Here at Signet, we’re looking for a talented Head of Merchandising for our luxury offices in Croxley Park Watford on a hybrid basis.
As Head of Merchandise Planning for H. Samuel and Ernest Jones you’ll work in partnership with our teams to turn data into insight, building a strong customer focused range which is aligned to our Brand Value Proposition whilst driving sales performance across all channels. You’ll manage a team of Merchandise Planners who have similar responsibilities, but for one or several product divisions. Our Merchandise Planning team must ensure compliance to the “Go to Market” process and timelines to deliver the right product in the right stores at the right time, supported with the right customer messaging.
Our ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of high-end watches and jewellery with a robust knowledge of merchandising, B&M systems, supply chain and quality control.
Apply today to join a customer-centric, specialised retailer and help our customers to “Celebrate Life & Express Love”. If you have a proven track record in merchandising, a trader mentality, excellent data manipulation ability combined with strong leadership skills, we’d like to hear from you!
About the role
- Through analysis of performance, market data and customer insight and in conjunction with Director of Merchandise Planning, Director of Product and Head of Product and Trading, develop and implement a jewellery strategy for the brand which supports the company strategy and delivers profitable market share growth
- Through analysis of performance, market data and customer insight and in conjunction with Director of Merchandise Planning, Director of Product and Head of Product and Trading, develop and implement a jewellery strategy for the brand which supports the company strategy and delivers profitable market share growth
- Maximise and drive sales and profitability of all jewellery product groups for H. Samuel and Ernest Jones by effectively planning across all areas of stock, budgeting, stock turn and availability
- Lead and manage a team of merchandise planners to ensure that recruitment, induction, training and development, performance management and succession planning processes are embedded within all jewellery merchandising areas and performance and engagement levels are maximised
About you
- Understanding of key metrics that underpin a best in “breed” merchandising function
- Good knowledge of high-end watches and jewellery
- Good working knowledge of merchandising, B&M systems, supply chain and quality control
- Strong commercial awareness with in–depth understanding of interdependent drivers within a retail business
- Highly numerate with highly developed analytical thinking ability to present, communicate and influence at all levels
We offer a fantastic job and more…
We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
- An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
- Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
- Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
- A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years’ service.
- Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
- Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
- Financial Wellbeing scheme.
- Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
- Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.
Be part of something special!
Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you
Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.