Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

TRP Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Senior Merchandiser for a 12-month maternity cover. This role focuses on driving e-commerce trade strategies to achieve sales and inventory targets. Responsibilities include managing product launches, defining promotional strategies, and leading weekly performance reviews. The ideal candidate will blend commercial acumen with analytical skills to inform trading decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the online merchandising strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce trading roles is essential.
• Proven ability to drive sales and manage inventory effectively.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Seasonal planning

Inventory strategy

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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