Merchandiser

Arddun Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion agency in the UK seeks a Merchandiser to drive in-season trading and support product strategy through data insights. This role requires strong analytical and numeracy skills, with a focus on the luxury fashion market. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure alignment on product performance and assist in range planning. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in merchandising within the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in merchandising within the fashion industry.
• Preferred experience within luxury fashion.
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive in season trade across brand portfolio.
• Gather data lead insights from reporting.
• Deliver comprehensive end of season commentary.
• Build tailored reporting and performance tracking tools.
• Become an expert across brand portfolio.
• Collaborate with each brand to define competitive target RRPs.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, PR, and Design teams.
• Support the Collections Manager with range planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a commercially minded, analytical, and collaborative Merchandiser to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Sales Team, Collections Manager, and our network of leading global brands to drive in-season trading and support product strategy by providing data driven insights to inform planning decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of product, data, and strategy, and is excited to contribute to the success of a fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Drive in season trade across brand portfolio, in collaboration with the Sales Team, by analysing sell through data and liaising between retailers and brands to chase demand.
• Gathering data lead insights from reporting to inform seasonal planning and feedback across key product attributes, tailored to each brand.
• Deliver comprehensive end of season commentary to summarise market performance, offering actionable insights to support product development.
• Build tailored reporting and performance tracking tools to support commercial decisions and sales conversations.
• Become an expert across brand portfolio in terms of ranges, pricing structure, categories and be aware of competitive market.
• Collaborate with each brand to define competitive target RRPs that align with market expectations and sales performance.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, PR, and Design teams to ensure alignment and execution of internal & external initiatives.
• Support the Collections Manager with range planning and provide insightful product feedback to shape future assortments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in merchandising within the fashion industry- working in house, at an agency or retailer.
• Preferred experience within luxury fashion.
• Advanced excel knowledge.
• Hyper awareness of luxury fashion market; brands, trends, and global affairs.
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage and organise workload within fast-paced environment.