Head of Trading

ME+EM Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Trading to lead their trading strategy across all sales channels. This pivotal role requires a numerical and commercial buyer with a robust understanding of market trends and inventory management. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize sales performance and ensure alignment with brand objectives. Join a vibrant team in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's growth and success. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about fashion and retail, ready to make a difference in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Length of Service Award

Refer a Friend Scheme

Generous Staff Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior merchandising or buying role within fashion.
• Strong understanding of market trends and trading performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead trading plans to maximize sales and customer engagement.
• Analyze sales data to optimize inventory and pricing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sales.

Skills

Merchandising

E-commerce

Data Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Fashion

Job description

Direct message the job poster from ME+EM Ltd

Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the Role:

ME+EMare looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Trading to lead our trading strategy across all sales channels. This role requires a numerical, commercial buyer or product-focused merchandiser with a strong understanding of market trends, trading performance, and inventory management. Reporting into the Trading Director, you will work with Design, Marketing and Digital teams to optimize in - season sales performance and ensure that trading activities align with the brand’s goals and objectives. Working closely with the Head of Planning who will be responsible for setting the budgets, stock levels, and sales forecasts, the Head of Trading will ensure the strategic business plans are executed and adjusted based on real time data and performance.

Responsibilities:

• TradingStrategy: Lead trading plans to maximize sales, margin, and customer engagement across all channels
• Performance Monitoring: Analyse sales data and market trends, taking proactive action to optimize inventory, pricing, and product mix.
• Revenue& Profit Growth: React quickly to trading performance, identifying opportunities for reorders, restyles, and stock redistribution.
• Stock Management: Oversee inventory allocation to ensure availability while maintaining full-price sell-throughs and managing markdowns effectively.
• Competitive & Market Analysis: Monitor trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform commercial decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Digital, Retail, and Product teams to align strategies and drive sales.

Skills

• Previous experience in a senior merchandising or buying role within fashion, ideally in a premium or contemporary womenswear brand.
• Strong experience in e-commerce and retail trading, ideally with international market exposure, particularly in the US.
• Proven ability to analyze sales data and make commercially sound decisions.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of managing and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• A passion for fashion and a deep understanding of consumer trends and the retail landscape.

Employee Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension SchemeGroup
• LifeInsuranceEmployee
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real LivingWage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please note due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Product Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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