Senior Merchandiser

ME AND EM; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Merchandiser to enhance their multi-product offering and drive sales across various channels. This role involves developing commercial strategies based on customer insights and market trends, while also leading a dynamic merchandising team. The company values creativity and innovation, providing a vibrant work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about fashion and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Pension Scheme

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Length of Service Award

Refer a Friend Scheme

Staff uniform

Generous Staff Discounts

Annual Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial product strategies using customer insights and sales data.
• Lead and mentor the merchandising team while optimizing trade performance.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision-making skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Title: Senior Merchandiser

Reporting to: Head of Merchandising

Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract Type: Maternity Cover 12 month contract / Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it's fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone's hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Merchandiser to drive our multi-product offering, optimizing merchandise and range plans to maximize performance across multiple channels and regions. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally to achieve financial KPIs, implement a robust Option Planning strategy, and leverage customer insights to shape our product strategy. You'll continuously monitor category performance, making data-driven decisions to drive sales and optimize markdown phasing in line with our trading calendar.

Responsibilities:

• Planning & Strategy: Develop commercial product strategies using customer insights, sales data, and market trends to optimize category performance. Drive sales and profit plans while managing stock, pricing, and markdown strategies to maximize revenue.
• Trading & Performance: Autonomously trade your department, identifying risks and opportunities, reforecasting sales and profit, and collaborating with Buying, eComm, and Marketing teams to optimize trade performance. Monitor competitor activity and regional trends to keep ME+EM ahead.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with Retail, eComm, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless stock flow, maximize omnichannel sales, and align strategies with business goals.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the merchandising team, fostering a high-performance culture. Drive training, career progression, and succession planning while acting as a key influencer across the business.

Skills:

• Proven working experience in merchandising
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills
• Someone who uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to multi task in our fast paced environment.

Employee Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Staff uniform for retail employees
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Annual Volunteer Day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities' employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please email [email protected] should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.