Senior Merchandiser

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Manchester is seeking a Merchandiser to optimise sales and profitability using data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have proven merchandising experience and a strong analytical mindset. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure product availability aligns with market demands. The role offers diverse perks including bonus schemes, gym membership, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company share scheme

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Discount across all Debenhams Group brands

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience driving sales and maximising profitability.
• Ability to manage stock levels and monitor performance.
• Strong numerical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Use data to optimise sales volume and profitability.
• Plan budgets by category and manage stock levels.
• Support promotions and trading decisions.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar Merchandising role

Solid understanding of WSSI and trading frameworks

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Highly organised

Job description

Merchandiser

Location: Manchester
Brand: boohooMAN

Join the revolution at boohooMAN, where streetwear meets attitude. We don’t follow trends - we set them. Our mission? To become the number one global streetwear brand. Product is everything to us, and average just isn’t in our vocabulary. We move fast, think bold, and always keep our customers’ fits on lock. Now we’re looking for a Merchandiser to help us stay one step ahead.

Why boohooMAN?

We’re rebellious, expressive, and unapologetically us. At boohooMAN, change isn’t scary - it’s the fuel that keeps us moving. We work at pace, we push boundaries, and we empower our people to own their space and grow with us. If you want to break rules, set trends, and make an impact, this is the place.

The Role

As a Merchandiser, you’ll be right at the heart of our business - using data, insight, and commercial instinct to drive sales, maximise profitability, and keep our product game strong. You’ll be a key partner to our Head of Merchandising and Buying teams, ensuring we’ve got the right product, in the right place, at the right time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Using data to optimise sales volume and profitability across product areas.
• Planning budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy.
• Managing stock levels and monitoring WSSI to keep intake sharp.
• Reviewing sales forecasts and making proactive recommendations.
• Spotting best and worst sellers, acting fast to maximise performance.
• Supporting promotions, rebuys, and trading decisions.
• Building strong relationships across Buying, VM, Studio, and Finance.
• Leading and developing your team to perform at their best.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar Merchandising role.
• Solid understanding of WSSI and trading frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills and a sharp numerical mindset.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Commercial awareness with a passion for menswear and streetwear.
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why you’ll love it here:

At boohooMAN, no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, embraces creativity, and never settles for less than the best. We’ll give you the autonomy to own your role, the support to grow your career, and the buzz of being part of one of the fastest-moving brands in fashion.

You'll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company share scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free gym membership
• Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
• Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
• Discount across all our Debenhams Group brands
• Discount & Cashback portal
• Season Ticket Loans
• Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
• Our social calendar? Next level!

Ready to disrupt menswear with us? Apply now and own your future at boohooMAN.

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