Merchandising Professional

Why this job matters

At EE, we thrive on innovation. Our Marketing department is at the forefront of creating and implementing cutting edge strategies that drive our business forward. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of creativity and technology, ensuring that we remain leaders in the industry.

Our Marketing department fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork and mutual support are highly valued. You'll work alongside talented professionals from various disciplines, including product development, sales, and finance, to bring innovative ideas to life. We believe that the best results come from combining diverse perspectives and expertise.

As part of our Marketing team, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the company. You'll be involved in high level decision making processes and have a voice in shaping our long term vision and goals. Your insights and ideas will be valued and can drive significant change within the organization.

Working in the Gaming and Consumer Electronics industries means being part of a dynamic and fast paced environment. You'll be at the cutting edge of technological advancements and market trends, ensuring that no two days are the same. This ever evolving landscape provides endless opportunities for creativity and innovation.

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. In the Marketing department, you'll play a key role in understanding and anticipating customer needs, creating products and campaigns that resonate with our audience. Your work will help us build strong relationships with our customers and deliver exceptional value.

In a rapidly evolving market, expanding and managing a diverse product range is crucial for meeting customer needs and driving business growth. The Merchandising Professional plays a vital role in coordinating and delivering a significant expansion of the EE product range, and managing their lifecycle. Additionally, this role is responsible for implementing strategic pricing changes across the entire product portfolio, ensuring competitiveness and profitability. Your work will directly impact EE’s ability to offer a broad and dynamic range of products, optimise pricing strategies, and enhance customer satisfaction.
 

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate and deliver the expansion of the EE product range from 300 products per year to 3000 products per year, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive offering.
• Manage the lifecycle of products, from introduction to end of life, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with market demands.
• Implement strategic pricing changes for products in life, ensuring competitive pricing across all channels and platforms.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive pricing strategies, using insights to inform product expansion and pricing decisions.
• Work closely with product development, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution of product expansion and pricing strategies.
• Track and analyze product performance and pricing effectiveness, using data driven insights to make continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and negotiate favourable terms.
• Ensure that product offerings and pricing strategies meet customer expectations and enhance their experience.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation on product performance, pricing changes, and strategic recommendations.

The skills and experience you will have under your belt

Skills:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to co-ordinate and deliver largescale product expansions.
• Excellent analytical abilities to interpret market data, product performance metrics, and pricing effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for product expansion and pricing optimization.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting plans, updates, and facilitating collaboration across teams.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage vendor relationships and secure favourable terms.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in product management and pricing strategies.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product offerings and pricing strategies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs.
• Proficiency in merchandising software and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and pricing platforms.

Experience:

• Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or a related field, preferably within the Consumer Electronics industry.
• Proven experience managing the lifecycle of products, from introduction to endoflife.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing strategic pricing changes across a broad product portfolio .Experience conducting market research and using insights to drive product and pricing decisions.
• Experience leading largescale projects and co-ordinating efforts across multiple teams.
• Experience managing relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and favourable terms.
• Expertise in monitoring and analyzing product performance and pricing effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience gathering and applying customer feedback to inform product and pricing strategies.
   

What's in it for you? What are the benefits?

At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development. 

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 10% on target performance bonus
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme if you pay in 5% BT will pay in an additional 10%
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
• 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• World class training and development opportunities
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community

BT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re working hard to create an inclusive working environment, where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be – so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there’s any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.