Head of Global Merchandising

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 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 Head of Global Merchandising, you’ll be part of the Brand team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Director Merchandising & 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 Head of Global Merchandising is responsible for shaping and executing the global merchandising strategy for Dr. Martens, ensuring the brand’s product offer is consumer-centric, commercially robust, and aligned with our growth ambitions. This role is pivotal in translating brand strategy into a compelling, globally consistent product assortment that drives profitable growth, broadens our consumer base, and reinforces our premium positioning. The role partners closely with Product Management, Marketplace & GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance teams to deliver a seamless consumer experience across all channels and geographies.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Head of Global Merchandising, you will be responsible for:

• Leading global merchandising strategy, aligning product ranges with brand vision, consumer insights, and commercial objectives.
• Defining and manage assortments across categories, balancing icons, franchises, newness, and carryover to optimise growth.
• Driving consumer-centric range architecture and seasonal/long-range planning, integrating market trends, financial discipline, and scenario modelling.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Product, GTM, Brand Marketing, and Finance to ensure integrated execution and go-to-market effectiveness.
• Monitoring performance, implement corrective actions, and build a high-performing merchandising team while championing data-driven tools and processes.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Lead global merchandising strategy, combining strategic vision with commercial acumen to drive profitable growth.
• Translate consumer and market insights into actionable range and assortment decisions across categories.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed organisation to deliver integrated results.
• Drive change, process improvement, and capability building within fast-paced, evolving merchandising environments.
• Champion brand stewardship while leveraging digital tools and analytics to optimise performance and decision-making.

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

Application closing date: Friday 12th June 2026

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.

YOUR FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

It’s never just a job at Dr. Martens. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe our Fundamentals - INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONAL. PASSIONATE. TEAM PLAYERS. They define who we are and how we get the job done. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it.