Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion company in Liverpool is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join their team as the first merchandising hire. The ideal candidate will own the merchandising function, focusing on planning, trading, and managing product ranges. Responsibilities include building seasonal merchandising plans, driving sales, and managing stock efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth and influence within the brand's strategy, perfect for those passionate about fashion and ready to take ownership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fashion merchandising role, retail or e-commerce.
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence strategy and performance.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage seasonal merchandising plans.
• Own and manage OTB, WSSIs, and budgets.
• Produce performance reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Commercial curiosity

Job description

Merchandiser | Premium Fashion | £36,000 - £42,000

Location: Merseyside HQ (5 days on-site)

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000

This brand is a contemporary womenswear business delivering directional, trend-driven fashion to a digitally savvy consumer base. As an e-commerce-first business in growth mode, they're fast-moving, entrepreneurial, and commercially sharp.

This is a rare opportunity to join as their first-ever merchandising hire. You'll be owning the function, shaping the future, and growing alongside the brand.

About You

• You'll be a Junior Merchandiser or (early-stage) Merchandiser who's hungry, passionate, and ready to take ownership.
• Experience in a fashion merchandising role (retail or e-commerce)
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting capability
• Commercially curious with a genuine passion for product and fashion trends
• Comfortable working deep in the detail, while influencing strategy and performance
• Proactive, energetic, and confident - you don't wait to be told
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator who can work cross-functionally and challenge when needed

The Role

We're looking for a high-energy, commercially driven Junior Merchandiser / Merchandiser who thrives in the detail but can also think strategically. This role is perfect for someone who's ready to step into a solo merchandising position, build processes from the ground up, and truly make things happen.

You'll be responsible for planning, trading, and managing product ranges end to end, ensuring that the right product is in the right place at the right time, while driving sales, margin, and stock efficiency across the business.

This is a hands-on role for someone who's comfortable working in the grey, getting into the detail, and influencing performance through action.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage seasonal merchandising plans aligned to brand strategy and sales targets
• Own and manage OTB, WSSIs, budgets, margins, intake, and markdown strategies
• Analyse sales, stock, and trading performance to drive fast, commercial decision-making
• Set up and evolve merchandising processes, reporting, and trade sheets from scratch
• Partner closely with Design and Buying to shape ranges, size curves, and levels of newness
• Protect best sellers, drive newness, and de-risk the stock file
• Manage allocation and replenishment to optimise availability and sell-through
• Forecast demand and manage intake plans to support sustainable growth
• Identify categories to grow, maintain, or exit based on performance and potential
• Support pricing, promotions, and end-of-season clearance planning
• Produce clear weekly and seasonal performance reports for senior leadership

Why This Role Is Different

• First merchandising hire; this role is yours to shape, grow, and evolve
• Full ownership and visibility across the business
• Genuine opportunity for long-term, sustainable career growth
• Work directly with senior stakeholders and influence brand direction
• A rare chance to step up early and build something meaningful

If you're bold, passionate, confident, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this could be a brilliant career move and one that doesn't come around often.