Merchandiser

Retail Human Resources plc; Cherwell District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc is recruiting a Merchandiser for a high-profile womenswear area. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, you will drive category performance, lead a small team and partner with Buying to optimise stock, intake and commercial targets.

The role offers hybrid working, strong benefits and clear career development opportunities within a leading fashion retailer.

Qualifications

• Core merchandising experience is essential.
• Strong WSSI and OTB knowledge is required.
• Commercial trading ability with proven impact on category performance.
• Experience leading or developing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profit and margin through effective trading and forecasting.
• Influence category strategy, manage stock and intake, identify opportunities for growth.
• Lead or develop a small merchandising team and collaborate with Buying.

Skills

Merchandising

WSSI

OTB

Trading

Leadership

Job description

Our client is a leading fashion retailer looking to appoint a Merchandiser to join a high-profile womenswear area of the business. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, you'll play a key role in shaping category performance and leading a small merchandising team.

You'll be responsible for driving sales, profit and margin through effective trading, advanced forecasting, and demand planning. Working closely with Buying, you'll influence category strategy, manage stock and intake, identify opportunities for growth, and ensure commercial targets are achieved.

We're seeking an established Merchandiser, although exceptional Junior Merchandisers ready for the next step will also be considered. Core merchandising experience is essential, alongside strong WSSI and OTB knowledge, commercial trading ability and previous experience leading or developing a small team.

Offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, strong benefits, and excellent career development opportunities, this is a great opportunity to join a successful retail business in a highly visible and commercially influential role.

Reference: AK - KL000128HM