Retail Merchandising Manager – Luxury accessories

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic luxury brand is seeking a Retail Merchandising Manager to lead a talented team in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to shape merchandising strategies that drive sales and profitability while collaborating closely with retail teams and senior stakeholders. With a focus on market trends and consumer behavior, you will play a key role in assortment planning and inventory management. Join a prestigious company renowned for its craftsmanship and innovation, and make a significant impact on its commercial success. If you are passionate about luxury retail and have a proven track record in merchandising, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in luxury retail merchandising.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Manage stock allocation and inventory levels for optimal product availability.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Market Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Retail Merchandising Manager – Luxury Accessories, London

Client:

MODE SEARCH Ltd.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Mode Search is proud to partner with an iconic luxury brand in the search for a Retail Merchandising Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally renowned brand celebrated for its heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship.

Leading a team of 4 and reporting to the Retail Merchandising Director, you will work closely with the retail teams to support their sales performance by monitoring and supporting stock levels. You will also share your expert luxury market knowledge to help curate relevant assortments and work closely with marketing & PR on collections and events calendar. At the helm of reporting, this role has a strategic impact on key budgeting decisions by providing valuable insights to senior stakeholders. This role is full-time office based in the UK head office of the brand in Mayfair.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Manage assortment planning, stock allocation, and inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability.
• Analyse sales trends and consumer behaviour to inform buying and planning decisions.
• Oversee seasonal planning, product launches, and markdown strategies to drive commercial performance.
• Work closely with retail teams to align merchandising strategies with business objectives.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and refine product strategies.
• Provide regular performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting and merchandising tools.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting) to track and analyse key merchandising metrics.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in Retail Merchandising within luxury retail merchandising.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data modeling).
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with a proven ability to drive business performance.
• Experience managing inventory, product lifecycle, and sales forecasting.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a passion for luxury retail and a strong understanding of market trends.

Due to a high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback at this stage.

If your application is successful, our team will be in touch.

Alternatively, you can apply by sending your CV directly to [e-mail].

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.