Head of Merchandising

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led womenswear brand is seeking a Head of Merchandising to shape its global strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong commercial background in fashion, focusing on inventory management and team leadership. Join a high-growth brand and influence its merchandising direction across EMEA and the Americas.

Qualifications

• Proven background in senior merchandising or buying, ideally in womenswear.
• Strong international experience, particularly in EMEA and US markets.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve trading plans across key international markets.
• Monitor trends and implement strategies to maximise margin.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Job description

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Fella & Jones are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a beautifully curated, design-led womenswear brand in their search for a Head of Merchandising. Known for its refined aesthetic, modern wardrobe solutions and international appeal, this is an exciting opportunity to join a brand in high-growth mode and shape its global merchandising strategy across EMEA and the Americas.

This is a commercially critical role for a strategic thinker with an innate understanding of fashion products, market trends, and trading performance. Working cross-functionally with Design, Marketing, Digital, and Retail teams, you will champion in-season excellence, ensure inventory agility, and align commercial decision-making with creative intent.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Merchandising Strategy: Own and evolve trading plans across key international markets, driving performance with a regional lens.
• Product Performance & Sales Optimisation: Monitor trends, analyse real-time data, and implement strategies that maximise margin and full-price sell-through.
• Inventory Management: Oversee allocation, availability and stock flow across all sales channels to support commercial goals.
• Insight-Led Planning: Use competitor insight, sales analytics, and customer behaviour to influence in-season and future buy strategies.
• Collaborative Leadership: Act as a key connector between product creation and commercial delivery, ensuring all departments are aligned with trading objectives.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, pace, and commercial excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• A proven background in senior merchandising or buying, ideally within premium or contemporary womenswear.
• Strong international experience, particularly within EMEA and US markets.
• Sharp commercial instincts, with a strong command of stock management, trading levers and seasonal planning.
• Digital-first mindset, with experience across e-commerce and omnichannel environments.
• Inspirational leadership skills and a collaborative, influential style.
• Impeccable taste, and a deep understanding of the consumer behaviour and trends.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at a brand poised for global growth. We'd love to hear from you if you’re ready to combine creative appreciation with commercial delivery.