Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

The Abbey; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion-led business in the UK is seeking a Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading to drive e-commerce performance. This role involves managing seasonal trade strategies, OTB management, and category merchandising. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in fashion e-commerce, a strong commercial mindset, and advanced Excel skills. This position is critical for ensuring product availability and driving sales in a fast-paced environment, covering a maternity leave period.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in merchandising or trading within fashion e-commerce or omnichannel retail.
• Ability to confidently interpret trading data.
• Experience managing OTB and stock flow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Lead OTB management and assortment planning.
• Shape category-level merchandising and pricing strategies.
• Manage the online product and launch calendar.
• Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies.
• Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Data interpretation

Collaborative

Adaptability

Job description

Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading

We are looking for a commercially astute Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading to join our fashion-led business on a 12-month maternity cover. This role sits at the heart of the online operation, owning trading performance across the UK e‑commerce channel and ensuring the right product, at the right time, in the right place. Blending commercial instinct with strong analytical thinking, you will drive seasonal planning, in‑season trading and inventory strategy, working closely with Buying, Digital Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver a compelling, customer‑first online proposition. This is a 1‑year maternity cover role.

Main Responsibilities

• Own and drive the seasonal e‑commerce trade strategy, delivering against sales, margin, stock and conversion targets.
• Lead OTB management, assortment planning and in‑season trading decisions to maximise sell‑through and stock efficiency.
• Shape category‑level merchandising, pricing and NOS strategies, balancing trend, availability and commercial performance.
• Manage the online product and launch calendar, overseeing seasonal, replenishment and in‑season buys.
• Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies, supporting peak periods and key fashion moments.
• Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews, translating data into clear, commercial actions and insight.

Person Specification

• 8+ years' experience in merchandising or trading within fashion e‑commerce or omnichannel retail.
• Strong commercial mindset with advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently interpret trading data.
• Proven experience managing OTB, stock flow and in‑season trading in a fast‑paced fashion environment.
• Confident, collaborative and adaptable, able to step in quickly and influence cross‑functional teams.