Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

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

Job summary

A leading fashion business in the UK is seeking a Senior Merchandiser for Ecommerce/Trading to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This critical role involves overseeing seasonal trading performance across the online platform and ensuring optimal product availability. You'll collaborate with various teams to drive sales, manage inventories, and execute effective merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a keen commercial sense to enhance the online customer experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience in e-commerce trading and merchandising.
• Ability to manage seasonal planning and trading performance.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Lead management and trading decisions to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee product and launch calendar for online sales.

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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