Wholesale Merchandiser

Head Office; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leeds is seeking a Wholesale Merchandiser to plan and manage the wholesale business, ensuring balanced ranges and effective stock management. Ideal candidates will have experience in merchandising, commercial judgement skills, and a passion for the fashion industry. This role involves collaborating with various teams to achieve sales and margin goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working at Merchandiser or Junior Merch level.
• Can perform under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Strong interest in fashion / retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, trade and manage the Wholesale business.
• Ensure balanced and commercial ranges are developed.
• Manage omni-channel stock and deliver sales.

Skills

Ability to influence

Strong organisational skills

Commercial judgement

Experience in fast paced environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Wholesale Merchandiser

Leeds

Full-Time

Ben Sherman started out in 1963 producing standout button down shirts from a factory in Brighton. Over 6 decades later the brand is still producing standout shirts, but has also expanded to a full lifestyle collection rich in the brand’s DNA. From the early days the brand has been linked to music and British subcultures and that remains a core aspect of the brand’s appeal today.

We are on a fast paced expansion to build the brand up through our own retail stores, key wholesale partners and the boutique menswear stores that showcases the brand’s products & aesthetic to our broad customer base. To succeed in this expansion we are currently looking for talented, passionate individuals to drive the brand forward through it’s next evolution.

If you are passionate about being part of a British Heritage brand’s journey, why not join us?

Purpose of the role

Plan, trade and manage the Wholesale business. Manage omni‑channel stock, deliver sales and margin return.

Responsibilities

• Ensure balanced and commercial ranges are developed in line with agreed financial parameters and WS partner requirements.
• Set seasonal departmental option plans for wholesale partners.
• Manage, update and maintain seasonal range plans across relevant Wholesale partners.
• Support the Senior Buyer and Head of Merch with stock management and reporting for your department.
• Support managing intake into the business for on time delivery and feeding back to Head of Merchandise any risk.
• Supporting strategic initiatives that enhance the overall Wholesale channel offering.
• Identifying and leading initiatives to improve processes, reduce inefficiencies and enhance the overall WS operation.
• Trade your department to deliver sales, margin, markdown and terminal stock budgets.
• Seasonal budget and reforecast for your department.
• WSSI ownership.
• Manage the OTB for WS, working with Head of Merch and Senior Buyer.
• Produce information to support the monthly B2B meetings for Head of Merch, declaring risk and opportunities and identifying trading actions.
• Work collaboratively with Buying, Sales and HOM to deliver channel KPIs.
• Ensure intake process runs smoothly and meets planned seasonal launch dates.
• Provide visibility of aged stock in the business and actively trade between channels for best profit return.
• Work closely with Buying, Merchandising and Sales teams to influence the buy and ensure WS FP / Off Price strategies are delivered as part of the wider brand strategy.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Prior experience of working at Merchandiser or Junior Merch level.
• Can perform under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Can display sound commercial judgement and have experience in making profit related decisions.
• Has a flair for spotting opportunities whilst managing risk to stock, sales and profit.
• Ability to influence across a wide stakeholder group.
• Ability to manage heavy workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong interest in fashion / retail industry.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic, confident and proactive.

Desirable

• Has experience in omni‑channel retailing.
• Self‑starter – ability to work autonomously and think on your feet.
• Advanced excel skills.