Merchandiser, Retail

Merchandiser Opportunity | Manchester Based | Flexi Working | Strong Bonus Scheme | Beautiful Product | Global Growth

I am currently working on behalf of a highly successful and fast-scaling fashion business to appoint a Merchandiser into their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven merchandising professional to join a dynamic, digital-first retailer with an impressive growth trajectory. The business operates in a fast-paced, trend-focused environment and is looking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with confident decision-making to support both trading performance and longer-term planning.
The successful candidate will take ownership of key merchandising activities across stock management, trade performance, forecasting and strategic planning, while working closely with a number of cross-functional stakeholders across the business.

The opportunity:

This role will suit an experienced Merchandiser who is comfortable operating at pace, using data to inform decisions and taking a proactive approach to both opportunity and risk. It offers strong visibility across the wider business and the chance to make a genuine impact on commercial performance.

Key responsibilities:

Lead seasonal reviews and post-season analysis, using trading insight to shape future merchandising strategy and improve overall product performance.
Own weekly trade reporting, identifying key risks, opportunities and emerging trends, and making clear recommendations to drive sales and margin.
Monitor best sellers, slow movers and potential stock issues, taking timely action to protect performance and minimise missed opportunity.
Manage stock intake and availability through effective use of WSSI, ensuring stock is balanced against demand and performance targets.
Take ownership of OTB management, helping to control spend, support intake decisions and maintain flexibility within the departmental plan.
Support markdown, promotional and exit strategies, working closely with senior merchandising leadership to manage stock efficiently through the product lifecycle.
Partner with Design and Product teams to ensure merchandise planning aligns with seasonal direction, customer demand and commercial objectives.
Work closely with Supply Chain and suppliers to support timely delivery, stock flow and cost efficiency, particularly around key launches and trading periods.
Collaborate with teams across E-commerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure merchandising decisions are aligned with wider business goals.
Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members, helping to prioritise workload and maintain strong operational delivery.

Candidate profile:

I am keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous merchandising experience within a fashion or retail environment.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret data to support trading decisions.
Experience working with WSSI, OTB and broader stock planning tools.
A solid understanding of forecasting, stock management, intake planning and trading analysis.
The confidence to work cross-functionally and build effective relationships across multiple departments.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Previous experience supporting or developing junior members of a team.

Package:

The opportunity comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:

Annual bonus
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Additional day off for your birthday
Flexible working around core hours
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhanced maternity and sick pay
Generous staff discount
Healthcare BH36370