Head of Ecommerce Merchandising

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

An international online retailer is seeking a Head of Merchandising to oversee the full merchandising cycle in Dubai. The role involves planning, buying, and executing strategies across multiple brands while leading a team to achieve commercial results. Ideal candidates will have extensive ecommerce experience and a strong interest in AI and emerging technologies. A highly competitive tax-free salary and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Relocation assistance

Temporary accommodation

Qualifications

• Extensive ecommerce experience at a head of level.
• Autonomous and focused on change, with interest in AI and emerging tech developments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the merchandising cycle across multiple brands.
• Lead strategy based on data for forecasting and trading.
• Collaborate with Buying, Design, and Marketing teams.

Skills

Ecommerce experience

Data-driven decision making

Team leadership

Interest in AI and emerging tech

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity with an international online retailer for a head of merchandising. This strategic role will be office based in Dubai and will oversee the full merchandising cycle—planning, buying, pricing, and execution—across multiple fast-paced, trend-led brands. You’ll lead seasonal and in-season strategy, use data to drive forecasting and trading, and react quickly to performance. The business prioritises speed to market, AI-driven processes, and high-volume trading. You'll collaborate closely with Buying, Design, and Marketing, and lead a team to deliver commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full merchandising cycle across multiple brands, including planning, buying, pricing, and execution.
• Lead seasonal and in-season strategy; use data to drive forecasting and trading; react quickly to performance.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Design, and Marketing; lead a team to deliver commercial results.

Qualifications

• Extensive ecommerce experience, currently operating at a head of level.
• Autonomous and focused on change, with interest in AI and emerging tech developments.

Benefits

On offer is a highly competitive tax-free salary, with relocation and temporary accommodation.