Merchandiser

Nokwol; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokwol in London is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to drive seasonal plans across retail, eCommerce and wholesale. You will partner with the business owner and leadership to shape ranges, forecast demand and optimise stock, with UK store travel optional.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and a proven track record in fashion retail, delivering commercial performance in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Merchandising, Planning, Product Management or a similar commercial retail role.
• Previous experience within the fashion retail sector is essential.
• Experience working across both retail and wholesale environments.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans to maximise sales, profit and stock efficiency.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer demand to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage forecasting, stock intake and trading plans across retail and wholesale channels.
• Collaborate with buying, product and sales teams to ensure ranges meet commercial objectives.
• Monitor stock levels, sell-through and margin performance, advising actions as needed.
• Produce regular trading reports and present insights to senior management.
• Support pricing, promotions and markdown strategies.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders; assist in range planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in merchandising processes and reporting.

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Merchandiser
Location:London Area, with travel to stores across the UK
Salary: In the region of £45k
Job Type: Full-time

With ambitious growth plans over the next 12 months, we’re now looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join us. Operating across retail, eCommerce and wholesale channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded merchandising professional who enjoys working closely with senior leadership, influencing product decisions, and driving business performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, forecasting, stock management and product performance, working directly alongside the business owner and management team to ensure commercial objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans to maximise sales, profit and stock efficiency
• Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer demand to identify opportunities and risks
• Manage forecasting, stock intake and trading plans across retail and wholesale channelsWork closely with buying, product and sales teams to ensure product ranges meet commercial objectives
• Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates and margin performance, making recommendations for action where required
• Produce regular trading reports and present commercial insights to senior management
• Support pricing, promotional and markdown strategies
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Assist in range planning and product assortment decisions
• Drive continuous improvement within merchandising processes and reporting

About You

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in Merchandising, Planning, Product Management or a similar commercial retail role
• Previous experience within the fashion retail sector is essential
• Experience working across both retail and wholesale environments
• Comfortable working directly with business owners, directors or senior management teams
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, ambitious and able to work in a fast-paced environment

About Us

At Nokwol, luxury fashion footwear isn’t just our business — it’s our passion.

Founded in 2023 by a family with over 40 years of combined experience in the footwear industry, our mission is to redefine the luxury shoe market. We create designer-inspired footwear crafted from the finest, softest leathers — delivering unparalleled quality and style at exceptional value.

With roots between London and Hong Kong, we are a rapidly expanding global brand. Our flagship store, which opened in 2023 on the iconic King’s Road in Chelsea, has quickly become one of the highest-performing destinations on the strip.

And this is just the beginning. As we embark on the next chapter of our journey, we are looking for passionate, talented, and fashion-loving individuals to join us in shaping the future of luxury footwear