Merchandiser: Fast-Paced Trading & Seasonal Strategy

Urban Outfitters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Private medical insurance

Up to 40% employee discount

Volunteer day

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Job summary

Urban Outfitters in Greater London is seeking an experienced Merchandiser with a strong trading mindset to develop commercial product ranges and partner with Buying on departmental strategy.

You will manage seasonal plans, forecasts, and in-season trading while ensuring margins and stock targets align with brand objectives. The role requires pace, collaboration, and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with retail systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrate logical analysis and problem solving.
• Trading mentality with the ability to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal strategy for product areas in collaboration with Buying.
• Submit monthly sales, stock and markdown forecasts.
• Lead in-season trading and identify opportunities to optimize speed to market.
• Monitor intake and ensure targets align with Brand goals.
• Manage margins and plan product mix by market and store type.
• Oversee MD and promotional planning to maximise profitability.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Trading mentality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Retail systems

Job description

Urban Outfitters in Greater London is seeking an experienced Merchandiser with a strong trading mindset to develop commercial product ranges and partner with Buying on departmental strategy.

You will manage seasonal plans, forecasts, and in-season trading while ensuring margins and stock targets align with brand objectives. The role requires pace, collaboration, and commercial acumen.