Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Merchandiser for a fashion and accessories brand in Greater Manchester. The role offers a hybrid working environment and presents a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced commercial setting. Key responsibilities include monitoring sales trends, managing stock levels, and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will exhibit exceptional organisational skills, a passion for premium fashion, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Confidence working at pace and juggling multiple deadlines.
• A love of product, data, and premium fashion.
• Ability to build great relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and brand partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily/weekly sales to spot trends and growth opportunities.
• Manage stock levels to ensure timely availability of products.
• Own and maintain range plans across category mix and customer demand.
• Produce and analyse trade reports to drive insights for decisions.
• Support cross-functional relationships across various departments.

Skills

Exceptional organisation

Attention to detail

Strong commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Merchandiser | Fashion & Accessories | Ecom & Retail | Greater Manchester | £38,000 - £40,000 | Hybrid Working

This is an incredible opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser or existing Merchandiser to join a close-knit, collaborative team where ideas are encouraged, pace is fast, and no two days look the same. If you love premium fashion, thrive in a commercial environment, and want to play a key role in a brand's growth journey, then this could be your perfect next step.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitoring daily/weekly sales to spot best and worst performers, identify trends, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Keeping the WSSI sharp and up to date, managing forecasts, intake, and trading performance to guide commercial decisions.
• Managing stock levels and intake flow to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
• Owning and maintaining range plans, ensuring balance across category mix, price architecture, and customer demand.
• Working closely with Buying and Design to plan ranges, track deliveries, and react quickly to trading.
• Running and actioning markdowns, analysing their impact, and recommending repeats, cancellations, and in-season adjustments.
• Producing and analysing trade reports, sell-through, freight, intake, and delivery schedules to drive insight-led decisions.
• Partnering with suppliers, retail partners, and wholesale customers to manage orders, delivery updates, and expectations.
• Visiting stores (and reviewing online behaviours) to gather real customer insight and bring it back into trading decisions.
• Supporting cross-functional working relationships across Buying, Logistics, Allocation, and beyond.
• Coaching or supporting junior team members where needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, paired with strong commercial awareness.
• A love of product, data, and premium fashion.
• Confidence working at pace and juggling multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build great relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and brand partners.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a desire to grow with a brand that's going places.