Do you have a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places?

Ever wanted to have a secret meeting in the Batcave or immerse yourself in Jurassic World? Join us at The Entertainer Head Office, and you can do exactly that in our bright character-based meeting rooms!

This position is based at our Head Office. You must live within a reasonable distance to the office or be willing to relocate by the role commencement date.

This is a Maternity cover role.

Job Purpose

As one of our Merchandisers, you will be a key player in our growing Trading team based at our Head Office in our Amersham. Reporting into the Head of Merchandising, you will lead one of our toy category Merchandising teams. It's all about planning and trading, and your focus will be to ensure that your team deliver a profitable commercial product range that's in budget and delivers key business KPIs across all of our channels, including our UK store portfolio, Direct and our Partnerships with some of the High Street's main players. You will be working with a variety of stakeholders across the wider organisation and will need to build strong working relationships, especially with the buying team to ensure a seamless delivery of product into each of our channels.

You will be an experienced Merchandiser/Junior Merchandiser with supervisory and demand planning experience capable of managing a small team. A great team player, you will also lead from the front, have innovative ideas and bring experience, energy and enthusiasm into the mix. You will also be capable of thinking strategically, backed up by data and analysis, and an eye on the detail. You will be an ambassador and role model for the brand.

Skills & Experience

1. With at least 2 years experience, either as a Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser or from a demand planning background looking for their next step.
2. Must have experience working in a retail environment
3. A good understanding of commercial budgets including margin.
4. Excellent people skills with previous supervisory experience.
5. Familiar with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills.

Skills & Experience

1. With at least 2 years experience, either as a Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser or from a demand planning background looking for their next step.
2. Must have experience working in a retail environment
3. A good understanding of commercial budgets including margin.
4. Excellent people skills with previous supervisory experience.
5. Familiar with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Profile.

As an employee at The Entertainer, your amazing benefits will include:

- Birthday Leave plus 33 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays)

- Annual Bonus scheme

- Retail Trust & Virtual GP

- Pension salary sacrifice

- Flexible access to your pay via Wage Stream

- Generous toy discount

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- High Street and leisure discounts

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Life Cover

So, if you've got a passion for toys and making a difference in a business that is going places, apply now!