AU Retail Merchandise Manager

Medium; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fashion brand is seeking a Retail Merchandise Manager to oversee the product assortment process across Australia. This newly created role involves collaborating with various teams to shape the retail strategy and drive sales through trend-led assortments. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in retail management and a passion for understanding the Gen Z consumer. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, along with a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional employee discount program

Best in class parental leave program

Monthly birthday celebrations

Staff social activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in retail buying management, ideally in a high-velocity environment.
• Proven strengths in range planning and inventory management.
• Track record of executing trend-led assortments that drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end retail product assortment process.
• Create monthly, trend-led assortments tailored to store size and location.
• Collaborate with Planning on OTB and sales plans.

Skills

Retail buying management

Trend forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women's fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years.

As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia’s Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we're always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team.

At Princess Polly, we’re all about turning trends into must-haves, and we’re looking for someone who knows what customers want before they do. With our retail expansion in full swing here in Australia, we’re on the hunt for a Retail Merchandise Manager to drive curated, high-performing assortments that reflect our global brand, speak to our customer, and match our pace.

This is a newly created role, meaning you’ll have the chance to shape it from the ground up. Reporting to the Retail Merchandise Director and working closely with teams across Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing, you’ll be the driving force behind our Australian retail product strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end retail product assortment process across our AU store network.
• Create monthly, trend-led assortments tailored to store size, location, and customer profile.
• Collaborate with Planning on OTB, sales plans, and store capacity.
• Partner with Supply Chain to streamline delivery timing and inventory flow.
• Align in-store visuals and marketing with product and trend direction.
• Analyse sell-through, product performance, and customer insights to optimise future assortments.
• Monitor the competitive retail landscape and adapt with product strategies that cut through.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure seamless and impactful retail execution.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in retail buying management, ideally in a high-velocity, multi-store environment.
• Proven strengths in range planning, inventory management, trend forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• A track record of curating and executing trend-led assortments that drive sales and customer engagement.
• Strong commercial acumen—you know how to make data-driven decisions that grow sales and protect margin.
• Able to operate with pace, structure, and autonomy in a fast-moving environment.
• A strategic thinker who leads with insight but isn’t afraid to get into the details.
• Passionate about product, trends, and what makes the Gen Z customer tick.

We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.

Competitive salary package.

Flexible working arrangements.

Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program.

Exceptional employee discount program.

A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads;

Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.

Staff social activities.

Monthly birthday celebrations.

Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business.

Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.