Buying & Merchandising Director

Zachary Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in premium British fashion is seeking a Buying & Merchandising Director to oversee strategic growth in their womenswear business. The ideal candidate will have experience in buying or merchandising at the director level within premium sectors. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams and setting seasonal strategies. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential to drive margin improvements and align product offerings with brand expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying or merchandising at director level within premium womenswear.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of inspiring and growing teams.
• Experience in multi-channel retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align Buying, Merchandising, and Planning functions.
• Drive margin improvements through pricing and markdown strategies.
• Own the seasonal strategy from range planning to trading.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical skills

Commercial instincts

Understanding of multi-channel retail

Passion for product

Job description

Buying & Merchandising Director - Premium Womenswear  Location: London

A leading name in premium British fashion is seeking a Buying & Merchandising Director to drive the strategic growth and commercial performance of its womenswear business.

With a heritage rooted in craftsmanship, design integrity, and timeless style, this brand has an exciting roadmap ahead - and is now looking for a commercially sharp and creatively attuned leader to shape the next chapter.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for leading and aligning the Buying, Merchandising, and Planning functions, ensuring a compelling product offering that delivers on brand, margin, and customer expectations across all channels (including retail, e-commerce, and wholesale).

You'll bring a balance of analytical rigour and fashion intuition to:

• Own the end-to-end seasonal strategy, from range planning to in-season trading
• Drive margin and profitability improvements through range architecture, pricing, and markdown strategies
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering collaboration across Design, Production, and Marketing
• Shape a balanced product strategy that reflects both commercial goals and brand DNA
• Utilise data and customer insight to inform buying decisions and future growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally on sustainability, supply chain efficiency, and digital performance

The Candidate

You will be a senior leader with proven experience in buying and/or merchandising at director level, ideally within premium or contemporary womenswear.

Key requirements:

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of product, customer, and margin
• Strong leadership track record with the ability to inspire, challenge, and grow teams
• Highly analytical with solid commercial instincts and P&L accountability
• Experience working across multi-channel retail environments
• Passionate about product, with an appreciation for quality, cut, and design
• Comfortable working in an agile, entrepreneurial environment

This is a unique opportunity to shape the product direction and trading strategy of an iconic British fashion brand poised for transformation and growth.

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