Senior Merchandiser: Range & Profit Leader

New Look; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Reward platform

Virtual GP

Life assurance

Extra leave

Birthday day off

Parental leave

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Retail Trust partner

Job summary

New Look is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead planning, trading and delivery of the department's commercial strategy, with 4 in-office days per week. You will oversee range planning, forecasting and stock flow, using data to drive decisions and maximize sales, profit and stock targets.

Collaborate with Buying to build balanced ranges, manage supplier relationships, develop the merchandising team, coach colleagues, and ensure branding consistency across product ranges.

Qualifications

• Advanced commercial and trade analytics experience (WSSI, forecasting, profit drivers).
• Experience range strategy and planning across multiple categories.
• Proven leadership of merchandising teams and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Achieving all department KPI’s in line with strategy and department plan to maximise sales and profit.
• Reviewing WSSI and stock intake to maximise profitability and reduce risks.
• Planning and trading the department independently alongside the Buyer and Designer to maximise margin.
• Identify promotional and marketing opportunities and implement them.
• Lead and develop the merchandising team, providing coaching and direction.

Skills

Advanced commercial analytics

Range strategy & planning

Supplier management

Team leadership

Merchandiser experience

Strategic thinking

Influential communication

Calm under pressure

Coaching mindset

Job description

New Look is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead planning, trading and delivery of the department's commercial strategy, with 4 in-office days per week. You will oversee range planning, forecasting and stock flow, using data to drive decisions and maximize sales, profit and stock targets.

Collaborate with Buying to build balanced ranges, manage supplier relationships, develop the merchandising team, coach colleagues, and ensure branding consistency across product ranges.