Merchandiser

Fenwick Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent department store group in the UK is seeking a Merchandiser to manage product categories and drive commercial success. This role includes responsibilities like range planning, pricing, and supply chain alignment, while coaching a team of Assistant Merchandisers. The ideal candidate will have mid-level merchandising experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across departments. Enjoy competitive benefits, including hybrid working and substantial employee discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday off as an additional leave

Up to 25% store discount

Retail and hospitality discounts

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Proven mid-level experience in merchandising and selling.
• Strong ability to develop product strategies and business cases.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on efficiency and improvement.
• Excellent negotiating and contracting prowess.
• Developed communication skills to influence and build relationships.
• Experience in a retail multichannel environment at a mid-level.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of product categories and driving commercial impact.
• Lead merchandising activities, from range planning to pricing.
• Manage Open-to-Buy and supply chain alignment.
• Translate insights into action and refine assortment strategies.
• Coach a team of Assistant Merchandisers to achieve results.

Skills

Mid-level experience in merchandising & selling

Analytical background

Negotiating and contracting skills

Communication and influencing skills

Retail multichannel experience

Job description

Do you want to be part of the evolving Merchandising landscape at Fenwick? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Merchandiser within the Menswear & Toys or Womenswear & Childrenswear categories!

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
• Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• ‘Perks*’ - a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Hybrid Working (Typically every Thursday and Friday working from home).

About the role

As a Merchandiser at Fenwick, you will take ownership of defined product categories and drive meaningful commercial impact across the business. You’ll lead the end-to-end execution of merchandising activities, from range planning and stock management to pricing, promotion, and visual execution - ensuring every decision supports sales growth, profitability, and an exceptional customer experience. With responsibility for Open-to-Buy management and supply chain alignment, you’ll play a central role in keeping stock levels optimised and supporting the wider trading strategy.

Success in the role relies on strong analytical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve efficiency and maximise profit. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Buying, Retail, Digital, Logistics and Finance to translate insights into action, refine assortment strategies, and ensure a seamless experience both online and in store. This is a highly collaborative position where your ability to influence, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships will be essential.

As a leader, you’ll coach and motivate a high-performing team of Assistant Merchandisers, helping to shape their development while driving results through clear planning and accountability. With a focus on continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and operational excellence, this role offers the chance to make a significant contribution to the business and help shape the future of our merchandising function.

What we are looking for in a candidate …

• Mid-level experience in merchandising & selling
• Ability to develop product strategies, building business cases
• An analytical background keen to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement
• Negotiating and contracting skills.
• Developed communication, influencing and relationship skills.
• Experience operating at mid-level within a Retail multichannel environment

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!