Buying and Merchandising Manager

Location: Greater London

## Buying and Merchandising Manager Apply locations:
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End Date:
August 23, 2026 (18 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-10195
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* Job Title:

** Buying and Merchandising Manager
** Job Grade:
** RL3 (Lead)
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* Reports to:

** Retail Director
** Location**:
Vantage London, Hybrid                       
** Department**:
Commercial
** Sub-department:
** Retail
* * Salary:** £50,000
** The Club
** Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.
** Job Overview
** Maximize commercial revenue and gross profit through a data-driven product strategy; sourcing fan-centric ranges while rigorously managing sell-through*.
*** Key Responsibilities
*** Utilize sales, product and operational data build high-margin collections.
* Rigorously manage inventory lifecycle to optimize stock turnover.
* Design a balanced product matrix building trend-based assortments.
* Manage annual buying budget effectively.
* Deliver an immediate exit and markdown plan to sell through legacy inventory.
* Set retail prices and target intake margins to hit global Gross Profit goals.
** Knowledge
* ** Proven track record of negotiating cost prices, payment terms, and minimum order quantities.
* Experienced in a fast-paced retail environment, with at least 2 years owning a significant buying budget.
* Experience managing WSSI reporting.
** Specialist Skills
*** Understand and be able to execute effectively full product lifecycle, successfully taking products from conception to delivery.
* Optimise Brentford’s supply chain by phasing deliveries, aligning product intake dynamically with peak demand periods to maintain efficient stock levels.
** People Skills
*** Collaborative approach to work with a continuous improvement mind-set.
* Ability to manage own time effectively.
* Work alongside, and understand the objectives of, the Retail Operations team to build effective in-store plans.
** External Impact
*** Able to work collaboratively across departments to achieve business and departmental objectives.
* Manage Brentford’s product suppliers maintaining the positive reputation the club has within our network.
* Work closely with the club’s Technical Apparel and formal wear partners.
** Decision Making
*** Full ownership of stock allocation strategies, including determining when and how to move inventory between distribution channels.
* Accountability for the commercial timing, depth, and structural mechanics of all promotional markdowns.
* Autonomously manage uncommitted buying budget based on live data managing the clubs cash flow effectively.
** Innovation
* ** Drive the evolution of the department’s commercial toolkits.
* Identify and onboard responsive short, mid and long term suppliers and partners.
* Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to pilot modern, high-frequency capsule drops that break away from traditional seasonal delivery constraints and capitalize on cultural trends.
** General Club Accountabilities
*** To comply…