Global Merchandiser – Accessories, MIE & Partnerships

Dr. Martens plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free Docs pair

Share scheme

Docs discount

Accessories discount

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Annual leave

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Job summary

Dr. Martens plc is hiring a Global Merchandiser for Accessories, MIE & Partnerships. You’ll shape the category strategy, balance consumer insight with lifecycle planning, and drive global assortment alignment across regions and channels.

You’ll collaborate with Product, Design, Marketplace Merchandising, Finance and Sales to deliver GTM readiness and commercial success, while mentoring junior merchandisers in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive merchandising experience with category ownership in footwear, apparel or consumer goods.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability with Excel proficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategy for Accessories, MIE & Partnerships.
• Build commercially effective assortments across DTC and B2B channels.
• Analyse performance and trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketplace Merchandising, Finance and Sales to align strategies.
• Lead portfolio and lifecycle management with governance and coaching for associates.

Skills

Merchandising

Category ownership

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Global Merchandiser – Accessories, MIE & Partnerships, you’ll be part of the Global Merchandising and Product team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Global Head of Merchandising and Product. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Global Merchandiser – Accessories, Made In England (MIE) & Partnerships is responsible for shaping and delivering the commercial performance, strategic direction and long-term health of the global Accessories, MIE & Partnerships category. As one of the brand’s most iconic and highest value product families, this role plays a crucial part in shaping consumer perception, product strategy and category growth across regions and channels.

This role owns the Accessories, MIE & Partnerships category range plan by balancing consumer insight, product lifecycle strategy, historic performance, commercial opportunities and brand relevance. Working cross functionally with Product, Marketplace & GTM and Finance teams, the Global Merchandiser ensures the Accessories, MIE & Partnerships category assortment is strategically led, globally aligned and optimised for commercial success.

The role directly contributes to key business KPIs including category revenue growth, SKU productivity, segmentation performance, product lifecycle efficiency, margin mix, sell through and franchise health with product offering.

Core Accountabilities

• As our Global Merchandiser you will be responsible for:
• Develop and execute the global Accessories, MIE & Partnerships category strategy, creating multi-season plans that drive growth, optimise pricing, segmentation, product lifecycle, and assortment architecture aligned to consumer and brand needs.
• Build and manage commercially effective assortments across DTC and B2B channels, ensuring the right balance of icons, franchises, newness, SKU efficiency, pricing tiers, and global consistency with local relevance.
• Analyse category performance, consumer trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and provide actionable recommendations that improve sales, margin, productivity and product mix.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Design, Marketplace Merchandising, Finance and Sales teams to align category strategies, deliver GTM readiness, support buy decisions and achieve commercial objectives.
• Lead portfolio, pricing and lifecycle management while maintaining strong merchandising governance, accurate category data, and supporting the development of Associate Merchandisers through mentoring and clear ways of working.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
• Extensive merchandising experience with strong category ownership in footwear, apparel or consumer goods, including expertise in range planning, SKU optimisation, assortment strategy and product lifecycle management.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, with the ability to connect consumer insights, brand strategy and business performance, interpret sales and market data, build scenario modelling, and develop actionable recommendations; advanced Excel skills essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders while building strong partnerships across Product, Design, Planning, Marketing, Finance and Marketplace functions.
• Deep understanding of Accessories, MIE & Partnerships categories, including silhouettes, materials, construction and consumer trends, with the ability to translate insights into commercially successful product and assortment decisions.
• Highly organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment while delivering clear presentations, compelling strategic recommendations, strong governance, and supporting brand storytelling and category growth.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.