Have you got 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. Job Purpose As an International Senior Merchandiser, you will be a key player in growing our international business and team based at our Head Office in Amersham. Reporting into the Head of Partnership Trading, you will lead Merchandising Planning for the International team as we build a new commercial planning function for our international business. Your key strength will be core merchandising experience, encompassing both planning and trading, including WSSI's in a multichannel environment. Your focus will be to ensure that you deliver a profitable commercial product range that's in budget and delivers key business KPIs including fulfilling order book targets across all our international markets and store portfolio. You will be working with a variety of stakeholders across the wider organisation and external partners and will need to build strong working relationships, especially with the commercial team and our international partners, to ensure a seamless delivery of a range into all markets. You will be a highly experienced and driven multichannel core Merchandiser capable of managing multiple categories, business models and markets. A great team player, able to work at pace, you will also lead from the front, add gravitas, have innovative ideas and bring experience, energy and enthusiasm into the mix. You will provide strategic vision and focus, backed up by data and analysis, with an eye on the detail. You will be an ambassador and role model for the brand and the international function. Skills & Experience Core Merchandising Range Planning skills experience. WSSI management of multiple categories. International Merchandising and Trading experience. Experience working in a cross-functional and/or matrix structure and managing conflicting deadlines within a fast-paced multichannel environment. Critical Path Management. Established Senior Merchandiser with at least five years experience at Merchandiser level or above in a fast-paced multichannel head office retail environment. Previous experience in Core Range Planning and Trading skills whilst managing commercial budgets, including margin. Ability to manage, lead, develop and coach a team. Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Full UK, valid driver’s licence. Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent. Responsibilities Work with Head of Partnership Trading, International Partners and Market Account Managers to create and support the seasonal, market, buying and product strategy. Collaboratively plan budgets with Market Account Managers and international partners. Own and develop all range planning, category framework, brand framework, covering all KPIs including sales, stock, margin, options, line buys across all International Markets. Create and build a comprehensive and commercial range, delivering product grading plans across all categories and markets. Use lessons learnt, market analysis, and commercial awareness to partner with Buying and Merchandising teams and suppliers to create a commercial and profitable range. Attend B&M range reviews to present international Lessons learnt and strategy as part of the business strategy. Collaboratively work with Account Managers to understand international market nuances to optimise sales and minimise stock risk. Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to fulfil the seasonal order book. 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