Online Merchandising Executive - 6 months FTC

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking an Online Merchandising Executive for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Manchester. This role focuses on enhancing product discovery and the online shopping experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecommerce and online merchandising, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant tools. The position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, including holidays, bonuses, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% contribution

Mental health support

Financial wellbeing support

Colleague discount across N Brown brands

Onsite café and local restaurant discounts

Life assurance and private medical insurance

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in Ecommerce / Online Merchandising.
• Knowledge of Search & Merchandising tools.
• GA4 experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Hierarchy & Taxonomy roadmap.
• Identify customer journey improvements.
• Collaborate with UXR & CRO teams.

Skills

Ecommerce

Online Merchandising

Analytical Skills

Communication

Tools

BloomReach Discovery Platform

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Online Merchandising Executive - 6 months FTC, Manchester

Client: N Brown

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: da020938f4e8

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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Job details

Salary: Competitive

Discipline Reference: 021562

At N Brown, we champion inclusivity and believe that age, size, shape, or background should not hinder anyone from feeling confident and stylish. With over 150 years of expertise, we create fashion that fits and help our customers express themselves through stylish products, helpful services, and flexible finance. We are embracing innovation and new technology to continue delighting our customers.

Working here, you'll explore the digital retail world—asking questions, trying new things, and chasing opportunities. We value curiosity, decision-making, project management, and flexibility. Our environment is fast-paced, exciting, and impactful, offering opportunities to grow your skills and career.

The Role

We seek a proactive, customer-focused Online Merchandising Executive for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support our Hierarchy & Taxonomy Project. This role aims to improve product discovery and online shopping experience on our website and app.

You will execute customer-focused enhancements to web hierarchy, filters, and attribution, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive this strategic project efficiently. A strong understanding of digital merchandising, product taxonomy, and customer journey optimization is essential to deliver value and ROI.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Develop and drive the Hierarchy & Taxonomy (H&T) roadmap, delivering across the Group and identifying opportunities for quick wins.
• Identify key areas for customer journey improvements related to H&T, benefiting on-site experience and SEO growth.
• Collaborate with UXR & CRO teams to develop research and testing strategies, interpreting data for actionable improvements.
• Partner with Product Ops to optimize product setup and improve input metrics like product setup completion.
• Work with DT to enhance technical aspects of product setup, data feeds, and search tools.
• Coordinate with Data Analytics to develop reporting that demonstrates project value through metrics.
• Communicate progress and key metrics effectively to stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in Ecommerce / Online Merchandising, with knowledge of Search & Merchandising tools.
• Experience with Web Hierarchy & BloomReach Discovery Platform.
• Analytical skills with understanding of metrics such as Views, Conversion Rate, PLP > PDP Click-through Rate, and Demand per SKU, with GA4 experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays), with options to buy extra days.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Company pension with up to 8% contribution.
• Mental health support and wellbeing services.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• Colleague discount across N Brown brands.
• Onsite café and local restaurant discounts.
• Life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Paid volunteer days.

Ways of Working

• Hybrid working model, based in Manchester City Centre.
• 36.17 hours/week over 5 days, with flexible start and end times.
• We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

Application Process

After applying, you'll receive an email confirmation. We aim to respond promptly. Good luck! Please note, some roles require a criminal record check, which does not necessarily disqualify applicants.