MERCHANDISER - BEAUTY BRAND D2C up to £55k

House Of Fashion Associates Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exposure to senior leadership

International opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

House Of Fashion Associates Ltd. seeks an experienced Retail Wholesale Merchandiser to lead merchandising for a premium beauty brand from launch in Manchester. You will forecast demand, manage stock, and shape ranges across UK, US, and Australia, partnering with senior leadership, sales, and marketing.

The role offers exposure to major retailers, influence over commercial strategy, and a fast-paced, entrepreneurial Manchester-based environment as the brand scales internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail and/or wholesale merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of sales forecasting, stock management and replenishment.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising activity across wholesale and retail accounts and monitor performance.
• Build and maintain sales and stock forecasts for multiple regions.
• Support range reviews, onboarding, and launches with cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular commercial reporting and insights to senior management.

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Stock management

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Be part of a premium beauty brand from day one. Our client is launching an exciting new premium global beauty brand, backed by an established and successful Manchester-based business, experienced directors and a global influencer with 2M+ followers, who will be the face of the brand.

This brand will be working with very well known talent and influencers globally

With an ambitious launch strategy across the UK, US and Australia, they are building a brand designed for leading premium beauty retailers and international growth.

Predicated turnover in the 1st year will be £5 -£10 Million

They are now looking for an experienced Retail Wholesale Merchandiser to join their Manchester team and play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the brand from launch.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the beginning of its journey and have genuine influence over how the brand is merchandised, launched and scaled across international retail.

The Opportunity As Retail Wholesale Merchandiser, you’ll sit at the heart of the commercial operation, working closely with the senior management, sales, marketing, product and operations teams.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring we have the right products, in the right quantities, in the right retailers, at the right time. From forecasting and stock management to range planning, sales analysis and wholesale performance, you’ll use data and commercial insight to help drive the growth of the brand. You’ll also support the development of retail and wholesale strategies across some of the worlds most exciting premium beauty markets.

Potential retail opportunities include leading names such as Selfridges, Sephora, Space NK and Mecca Beauty, alongside other major prestige beauty retailers.

This is a role for someone who wants to build, not simply maintain. You’ll have the opportunity to influence processes, contribute to commercial strategy and help establish the merchandising foundations of a brand with global ambitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Retail Wholesale Merchandising

Manage merchandising activity across wholesale and retail accounts. Analyse sales performance by retailer, SKU, category and market. Monitor sell-through, stock levels, weeks of cover and replenishment. Identify best sellers, slow movers and opportunities to optimise availability. Support retailer-specific range and merchandising strategies. Assist with new account onboarding and retail launches. Support range reviews and assortment recommendations. Monitor retailer orders against forecasts and launch plans.

Build and maintain sales and stock forecasts across the UK, US and Australia. Work closely with operations and supply chain to align inventory with demand. Support purchasing and replenishment decisions. Identify potential overstock and stock-out risks.

Support stock allocation across international markets. Provide regular commercial reporting and analysis to senior management.

Support merchandising plans for new product launches. Develop launch forecasts by retailer, market and product. Work with sales, product and marketing teams to determine appropriate launch quantities. Monitor post-launch performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Support future range planning and SKU rationalisation

Commercial Analysis

Produce regular sales, stock and performance reports. Track key KPIs including sell-through, sales value, units, stock cover, replenishment and forecast accuracy.

Identify commercial trends, opportunities and risks. Turn data into clear, actionable recommendations. Provide merchandising insight to senior management and commercial teams.

Work closely with wholesale account managers and retail partners. Develop a strong understanding of retailer requirements and trading calendars. Support retailer meetings, range reviews and commercial presentations. Ensure retailer requirements are communicated effectively across the business. Collaborate closely with sales, operations, finance and marketing.

About You

We're looking for an experienced merchandising professional with a strong understanding of premium beauty and wholesale retail.

You’ll ideally have:

Proven experience in retail and/or wholesale merchandising, preferably within beauty, cosmetics, skincare or premium consumer goods. Experience working with major beauty retailers, department stores, specialist retailers or wholesale accounts. Strong knowledge of sales forecasting, stock management and replenishment. Excellent analytical and numerical skills.

Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with commercial data. Experience analysing sales, stock and SKU performance. Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

A commercially minded approach and the ability to translate data into action. A genuine passion for beauty, consumer trends and premium retail. It would be a bonus if you have: Experience with retailers such as Sephora, Selfridges, Space NK, Mecca or similar.

Experience across the UK, US and/or Australian markets. Experience supporting international wholesale launches. Knowledge of premium beauty retail calendars and trading cycles.

Experience working within fast-growth or entrepreneurial brands. Experience with influencer-led, celebrity-led or digitally native brands.

Help build a global brand from the ground up. This isn’t a merchandising role where you’ll simply inherit an established structure. You’ll be joining a new premium beauty brand at launch, with the opportunity to help build the commercial and merchandising strategy from the beginning. You’ll be supported by an established Manchester-based business

With experienced directors and a proven commercial background.

A global influencer with 2M+ followers Who will be the face of the brand and play a key role in its launch. International ambition With planned growth across the UK, US and Australia. Premium retail opportunities.

With ambitions to work with some of the most recognised names in global beauty. Real ownership and influence

Your work will directly contribute to how the brand launches, trades and scales.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. The opportunity to join a premium beauty business at launch.

Direct exposure to senior leadership and experienced directors.

The opportunity to work with major international beauty retailers and wholesale accounts.

A key role in shaping the brands global merchandising strategy.

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial Manchester-based environment.

Significant opportunity for career progression as the business grows.

The chance to help build a brand with genuine international ambitions.

Ready to Build Something From the Beginning?