275069BR
Merchandising Lead - Optimisation
Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Permanent
Full-time
Job Description
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 http://boots.jobs/rewards. 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.
Business Area
Support Office
Function
Buying & Merchandising
Keywords
merch, lead
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
52.927182,-1.183948
Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Airport
No
Company
Non Stores
Division
Non Stores
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
East Midlands
Area
East Midlands (non stores)
Store
Nottingham Support Office
Req Posted Date
01-Jun-2026
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
UK
Address 1
Recruitment Service Centre (D94)
Address 2
Thane Road
Address 3
Nottingham
Post Code
NG90 1BS
Source
Boots
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