Merchandising Lead - Optimisation

Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Anastasia Walker

Boots Opticians are looking for a full-time Merchandising Lead - Optimisation, based at our Nottingham Support Office. As part of the Buying & Merchandising team, this role is all about optimising our range and in-store merchandising at a local level to drive performance, whilst developing our ranging approach at a national chain level too.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with our Retail team and Franchise partners to ensure we meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. Reporting to Trading Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly impact our in-store experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Combining data with insights from our Retail teams and Franchise partners to identify stores with performance opportunities

• Defining key merchandising actions to capitalise on opportunities to drive performance

• Monitoring and reviewing results following interventions and course correct where required

• Evolving the process and approach to store categorisation, ensuring the correct balance between structure and agility

• Responding to requests from Retail leadership to review store ranges, and working with local teams to drive results

What You’ll Need to Have

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Extensive experience with Excel

• A very high level of attention to detail

• A proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong analytical capability – able to turn data into insight, into action

• A methodical/logical approach

• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to balance multiple priorities from different parties and drive action/decision making

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience of using space planning and planogramming systems

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You

At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Your contributions will be valued, and you’ll have the chance to shape your career path within our dynamic organisation.

Rewards Designed for You

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at . Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A Bit About Us
At Boots, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s Next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.