Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

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

Job summary

A leading fashion retail company is seeking a Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading for a 12-month maternity cover. This role is essential for driving the online trading performance across the UK e-commerce channel. The ideal candidate will blend commercial acumen with analytical skills to shape merchandising strategies, manage product calendars, and define promotional tactics. Strong collaboration with Buying and Digital Marketing teams is necessary to deliver an exceptional online shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Experience driving seasonal trade strategies in e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of OTB management and assortment planning.
• Ability to translate data into actionable commercial insights.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Lead OTB management and in-season trading decisions.
• Manage the online product and launch calendar.
• Define promotional and markdown strategies.
• Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Inventory management

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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