Merchandising Manager - Fashion Brand - Manchester

CVUK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fashion house in London is looking for a Merchandising Manager to develop and execute merchandising strategies that maximize sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in merchandising within fashion, strong analytical skills, and a passion for luxury fashion. Join a creative and inspiring work environment with competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression and global exposure

Creative and inspiring work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with merchandising systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandising plans aligned with brand vision and commercial goals.
• Analyze sales performance and stock levels to optimize assortment.
• Partner with design and buying teams to influence product development.

Skills

Proven experience in merchandising within fashion or premium retail

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Passion for luxury fashion and understanding of global market trends

Advanced Excel and reporting skills

Job description

Join one of London's most prestigious fashion houses, renowned for its craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our collections and drive commercial success while maintaining the artistry and exclusivity that define our brand.

Role

As Merchandising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing merchandising strategies that maximise sales, profitability, and brand positioning. You'll work closely with design, buying, and retail teams to ensure our product offering reflects market trends while staying true to the brand's DNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandising plans aligned with brand vision and commercial goals
• Analyze sales performance, stock levels, and market trends to optimise assortment
• Partner with design and buying teams to influence product development and pricing strategies
• Manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) budgets and ensure efficient inventory management
• Deliver insightful reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
• Oversee visual merchandising guidelines for retail and digital channels
• Lead and mentor a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in merchandising within fashion or premium retail
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Passion for luxury fashion and understanding of global market trends
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience with merchandising systems is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Work with an iconic luxury brand shaping the future of fashion
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and global exposure
• A creative, collaborative, and inspiring work environment