Global Merchandising Chief: Strategy & Growth

DR. MARTENS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free Docs pair

Share scheme

Docs discount 65%

Accessories discount 50%

Pension plan

Life Assurance

Annual leave 25

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Job summary

Dr. Martens seeks a Head of Global Merchandising to shape and execute a global merchandising strategy that aligns product offers with consumer insights and commercial goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Product, GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance to ensure a consistent, premium assortment and profitable growth across geographies. The role emphasizes strategic vision, data-driven decision making, and collaboration within a fast-paced, matrixed organisation.

Qualifications

• Lead global merchandising strategy aligned with brand vision and commercial objectives.
• Translate consumer insights into range and assortment decisions.
• Influence and collaborate across a matrix organization to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage global merchandising strategy and assortments.
• Balance icons, franchises, newness, and carryover for growth.
• Plan seasonal and long-range range architecture with financial discipline.
• Partner with Product, GTM, Brand Marketing and Finance for integrated execution.
• Build a high-performing team and drive data-driven processes.

Skills

Global merchandising

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collab

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Dr. Martens seeks a Head of Global Merchandising to shape and execute a global merchandising strategy that aligns product offers with consumer insights and commercial goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Product, GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance to ensure a consistent, premium assortment and profitable growth across geographies. The role emphasizes strategic vision, data-driven decision making, and collaboration within a fast-paced, matrixed organisation.