Merchandising Manager

Hungry for a rewarding career? Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people shop, cook and eat, across our three exceptional brands: Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, and Chefgood. Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods, we offer flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive work environment. Make a difference and apply for our Merchandising Manager role today.

As Merchandising Manager, you'll be responsible for shaping Marley Spoon's product offerings and curating an experience that connects with our diverse and passionate customer base in order to drive revenue. In close collaboration with the Culinary & Merchandising team, you will oversee pricing optimisation, product range development and inventory optimisation, leading strategic merchandising planning from our Sydney office, located in Alexandria (NSW 2015).

Your role:

• Develop and implement strategic merchandising aligned with organisational goals.
• Drive growth through annual and seasonal range planning.
• Optimise sales and profitability with pricing strategies.
• Maximise AOV through weekly Assortment Planning.
• Analyse market trends, customer feedback, and competitor benchmarks for range expansion opportunities.
• Lead regional technical and operational implementations to improve UX and sales.

Requirements

This is you:

• 5 years of proven experience in merchandising, ideally within the food industry
• Extensive experience in developing range plans, setting brand budgets and managing open to buy spend.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, with a track record of building strong relationships with third party partners.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
• Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.
• Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.
• Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles. 
• Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
• Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.
• Enjoy a test kitchen in the office, where you get to sample our latest recipes.
• Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.
• Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.
• Take advantage of our generous Parental Leave scheme, which includes $7.5k childcare pay for eligible employees.

Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey #WhenYouGrowWeGrow. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential. 

If you're intrigued by what you've read and eager to learn more, take a look inside our company culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSI4cTKabls.

Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion and flexibility. At Marley Spoon, we welcome all and strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds nourish our growth. With well-being as a key ingredient in our recipe for success, our commitment to supporting our team members is rooted in the belief that a healthier, happier workforce benefits us all.