Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

TRP Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion-led business in England is seeking an experienced Senior Merchandiser for a 12-month maternity cover role. You will own and drive the e-commerce trading performance, ensuring optimal product availability and strategy implementation. The ideal candidate will blend commercial acumen with analytical skills, leading key merchandising initiatives and managing product launch calendars. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the UK e-commerce channel directly and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing e-commerce trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and pricing strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Lead OTB management and in-season trading decisions.
• Shape category-level merchandising and pricing strategies.
• Manage the online product and launch calendar.
• Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

E-commerce trading

Job description

Job Description

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 Will Include:

• 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.
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