Head of Merchandising

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling activewear brand is seeking a Head of Merchandising to lead end-to-end merchandising across apparel, footwear, and accessories. This role involves building customer-focused assortments, driving category P&Ls, and collaborating cross-functionally. It's an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong commercial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising leadership in activewear or performance brands.
• Experience owning category P&Ls.
• Skilled in trading and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the merchandising strategy.
• Build seasonal range plans aligned to targets.
• Monitor performance and make agile trade decisions.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Data analysis

Lifecycle planning

Collaboration

Job description

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Our client, an ambitious and rapidly scaling activewear brand is looking for a commercially driven Head of Merchandising to lead end-to-end merchandising across apparel, footwear, and accessories.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment and wants real influence over range strategy, product performance, and trading decisions.

You’ll be responsible for building data-led, customer-focused assortments that support the brand’s mission, while driving category P&Ls, seasonal planning, and product lifecycle optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the merchandising strategy across own-label and branded product.
• Build seasonal range plans aligned to commercial targets and innovation goals.
• Monitor category performance and make agile trade decisions to drive sell-through and margin.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, buying, digital, and marketing teams.
• Shape product launches and support strong customer journeys across all channels.
• Guide planning, pricing, and markdown strategy in partnership with finance.

You:

• Strong commercial mindset with experience owning category P&Ls.
• Proven merchandising leadership in a scaling activewear, sportswear, or performance brand.
• Skilled in lifecycle planning, trading, and data analysis.
• Confident in both branded buying and own-brand curation.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on environments with a collaborative approach.

This is a rare chance to join a brand on the rise, shape its merchandising function from the inside out, and grow with a business that values innovation, agility, and impact.