Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Merchandiser for a 12-month maternity cover in Slough. The role involves driving e-commerce trading performance, managing inventory strategy, and collaborating across departments to enhance online sales. Candidates should have strong analytical thinking and commercial awareness, along with experience in e-commerce. This position offers the opportunity to influence the trading strategy significantly in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce trading or merchandising.
• Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Manage assortment planning and in-season trading decisions.
• Oversee the online product and launch calendar.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

E-commerce strategy

Stock management

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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