Merchandiser – Womenswear – London

CVUK Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount and product allowance

Hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Modern HQ facilities

Job summary

CVUK is seeking a commercially driven Merchandiser to own a key product area within a leading UK fashion brand. Based at their brand-new, state-of-the-art headquarters in London, this role delivers ranges across retail, ecommerce and wholesale to maximise sales and margins.

You will analyse sales performance, collaborate with Buyers, manage stock and open-to-buy, and build seasonal range plans while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail merchandising
• Strong commercial awareness and passion for product
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with ability to influence at all levels
• Highly organised and able to work at pace
• Degree in fashion, textiles or business desirable

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales performance to maximise sales and profit
• Maintain awareness of best and worst sellers; manage repeats and markdowns
• Partner with Buyers to manage critical path, stock, intake margins and open-to-buy
• Accurately maintain the Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake (WSSI) to KPIs
• Ensure balanced range architecture across channels
• Produce seasonal range plans with forward cover for best sellers
• Monitor competitor and market activity to inform strategy
• Build cross-functional relationships with Buying, Logistics, Finance and Retail
• Negotiate costs with suppliers and ensure timely deliveries
• Contribute to a positive team culture and working environment

Skills

Advanced Excel

Retail merchandising

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in fashion/textiles/business

Tools

None

Job description

We are seeking a commercially driven and highly organised Merchandiser to take ownership of a key product area within a leading UK fashion brand. This role is pivotal in delivering commercial ranges that maximise sales and margins across retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels. Based at their brand-new, state-of-the-art headquarters, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fast-growing fashion business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse sales performance, identifying opportunities and risks to maximise sales and profit.
• Maintain consistent awareness of best and worst sellers, recommending repeats and managing markdown strategy.
• Partner with Buyers to manage the critical path, stock levels, intake margins, and open-to-buy.
• Accurately maintain the Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake (WSSI) to agreed KPIs.
• Ensure balanced range architecture, with the right price points and product mix across channels.
• Produce seasonal range plans, incorporating lessons learned and ensuring forward cover for best sellers.
• Monitor competitor and market activity to inform strategy and decisions.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Buying, Logistics, Finance, and Retail teams.
• Work closely with suppliers, negotiating costs and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Contribute positively to team culture, supporting an engaging and successful working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in retail merchandising, ideally within fashion.
• Strong commercial awareness and passion for product.
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with proven ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable working at pace.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (fashion, textiles, business) desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Modern HQ with excellent facilities and collaborative culture.
• Staff discount and product allowance.
• Hybrid working model.
• Clear progression opportunities within a fast-growing business.