Senior Merchandising Manager

Elite Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Merchandising Manager to lead their retail merchandising strategy across both physical and digital stores. This role is pivotal in ensuring an exceptional guest experience through a curated range of luxury products. You will be responsible for optimizing stock levels, pricing, and product mix, while collaborating with various teams to drive multi-channel growth. If you have a passion for quality and storytelling through products, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will shape the future of luxury retail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior merchandising role within luxury or hospitality retail.
• Experience managing stock flow and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy across all retail categories.
• Optimize stock levels and product mix using data-led insights.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Creative Flair

Customer-First Mindset

Tools

WSSI Management

Forecasting Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

Elite has partnered with a luxury hospitality group, seeking an experienced Senior Merchandising Manager to join the team.

As a Senior Merchandising Manager, you will lead the retail merchandising strategy across physical and digital stores, ensuring their curated range of food, home, wellness, and lifestyle products delivers both exceptional guest experience and commercial success.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and execute the end-to-end merchandising strategy across all retail categories.
• Optimize stock levels, pricing, and product mix using data-led insights.
• Lead seasonal planning, product launches, and range reviews with the buying team.
• Elevate visual merchandising in line with the group’s luxury aesthetic.
• Collaborate with marketing, retail, and e-commerce to drive multi-channel growth.
• Manage and mentor a small merchandising team.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years in a senior merchandising role within luxury, lifestyle, or hospitality-led retail.
• Strong analytical skills and experience managing WSSI, forecasts, and stock flow.
• Commercial acumen and creative flair, with a customer-first mindset.
• Experience working across both bricks-and-mortar and e-commerce channels.
• Passion for quality, provenance, and storytelling through product.

If you are an experienced Merchandising Manager ready for your next challenge, apply today!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analysis, Strategy/Planning, and Purchasing

Industries

• Retail