Senior Wholesale Merchandiser

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British brand is seeking a Senior Wholesale Manager to join their Wholesale Merchandising Team. This role focuses on managing the product assortment, optimizing stock levels, and fostering strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will be data-driven and able to thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the brand's success.

Benefits

Medical Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Flexible start times

Dog-friendly office

Employer pension contributions

Generous staff discount

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Wholesale Merchandiser in the fashion industry.
• Understanding of wholesale operations and stock management.
• Strong ability to analyze sales data.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal merchandising strategy for wholesale accounts.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to in-season.
• Build relationships with wholesale customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data-driven

Collaboration

Education

Experience in wholesale merchandising or retail

Job description

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At Lyle & Scott, we recognise that all success starts with people.

We welcome creativity and value individuals passionate about delivering strong performance.

We are a privately owned British brand with 150 years of history that has built a reputation for crafting high quality clothing. We are a brand with true authenticity, heritage and expertise that is recognised throughout the world.

We are looking for an in-house Senior Wholesale Manager to play a key role within our Wholesale Merchandising Team. This position is responsible for managing the wholesale product assortment, optimising stock levels and ensuring a seamless relationship with key wholesale accounts. If you are a highly organised, data driven individual who thrives from working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilites:

• Develop and implement the seasonal merchandising strategy for wholesale accounts, ensuring alignment with brand goals and market trends.
• Manage the product lifecycle, from initial concept and forecasting to in-season management, ensuring optimal stock levels across all key accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale customers, providing them with product knowledge and support to maximise sales opportunities.
• Work closely with the sales team to create tailored assortments and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of stock to customers.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Proven experience as a Wholesale Merchandiser or similar within the fashion or retail industry
• Strong understanding of wholesale operations, stock management and sales forecasting
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret sales data and market trends to drive decisions
• A collaborative team plater with strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

About us...

• Medical Cash Plan
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• 1 week a year to work anywhere in the world...it can be Fiji or your sofa.
• Thirsty Thursdays - the bar opens at 5pm every Thursday for a drink of your choice
• Flexible start times, so you can fit in your spin class...or hit snooze on your alarm, we don't judge!
• An extra week off if you get married!
• Employer pension contributions
• Generous staff discount and great sample sales throughout the year so you can stock up on presents!
• Welcome gifts
• Training and development
• Season Ticket Loan
• Holiday loyalty scheme - the longer you're with us, the more we will increase your allowance
• Dog-friendly office

Please apply with your CV through LinkedIn

Lyle & Scott is an Equal Opportunities Employer and treats all applications purely on skills and experience.