Retail Product Manager: Fashion Growth & Merch

ZARA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Zara in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Manager to maximise sales through strong analysis and product strategy, adapting national guidelines to the store, market and customers. This is a full-time, store-based role reporting to the Store Manager/Deputy.

You will build a strong weekly and weekend commercial strategy, lead actions and workshops, own category analysis, plan newness launches, monitor trends, use tools to hit budgets, and develop the team while championing sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous fashion retail experience in similar roles.
• Merchandising experience (ideally in a similar environment) + strong customer service.
• Proven record of creating and implementing successful commercial actions.
• Strong commercial mindset: numeracy, communication and presentation skills.
• A change-ready attitude: tech-forward, adaptable, results-driven, resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong weekly + weekend commercial strategy with Pilot Manager and Regional Support, aligned to country direction and tailored to your store profile.
• Lead commercial actions and workshops and drive implementation at pace.
• Own analysis across all categories, using daily/weekly trading to plan ahead.
• Plan and deliver newness launches (collections and lines), ensuring the floor is merchandised to guidelines and standards.
• Keep one eye on trends and competitors, feeding back to Store Director / National / Product teams.
• Be confident with commercial tools (Ranking, 78, Retail App, alerts, ITX stock, delivery app) and use them to hit budgets.
• Manage destocking and capacity devolutions to protect a commercial, active stockroom.
• Drive customer experience projects and the KPIs that measure them.
• Develop the team: train, spot potential, support progression—always leading by example on service and standards.
• Be an ambassador for sustainability, keeping the store informed and supporting innovation in this area.

Skills

Fashion retail

Merchandising

Customer service

Numeracy

Communication

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Job description

Zara in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Manager to maximise sales through strong analysis and product strategy, adapting national guidelines to the store, market and customers. This is a full-time, store-based role reporting to the Store Manager/Deputy.

You will build a strong weekly and weekend commercial strategy, lead actions and workshops, own category analysis, plan newness launches, monitor trends, use tools to hit budgets, and develop the team while championing sustainability.