Visual Merchandiser ofertas em Grã-Bretanha

We are seeking a commercially focused and highly organised Footwear Merchandiser to take full ownership of one of the fastest-growing categories within a leading UK fashion brand. This is a pivotal role in shaping seasonal footwear ranges, ensuring stock is managed effectively and sales and margins are maximised across retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels. Based at their brand-new, state-of-the-art headquarters, this is an exciting opportunity to influence the future growth of the footwear category in a dynamic fashion business.

• Own the merchandising strategy for the footwear department, ensuring seasonal ranges meet commercial targets.
• Analyse weekly sales and stock performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to maximise profit.
• Manage the full lifecycle of footwear product lines - from intake through to markdown strategy.
• Maintain and update the WSSI, ensuring stock levels, intake, and open-to-buy are aligned to budgets and KPIs.
• Work closely with Buyers to deliver balanced ranges by category (casual, formal, seasonal, sports-inspired), ensuring the right price points and mix across channels.
• Monitor sell-through rates and availability, taking action on repeats, cancellations, and rebuys where necessary.
• Provide accurate forecasts to inform planning and ensure continuity of best-selling footwear styles.
• Track competitor and market trends within footwear to support commercial decisions and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Finance, and Retail to ensure smooth deliveries and stock flow.
• Build strong supplier relationships, negotiating costs and delivery timelines specific to footwear production.
• Support seasonal sign-off meetings with clear data-driven insights on category performance.

• Proven experience in merchandising, ideally with specific expertise in footwear (men's, women's, or both).
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for footwear product.
• Solid understanding of footwear lifecycle - including fit approvals, size ratios, and supplier lead times.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage complex critical paths across multiple suppliers.
• Confident communicator with proven ability to influence Buyers, Suppliers, and Senior Stakeholders.
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in a relevant discipline (business, merchandising, fashion) desirable.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Office based role.
• Staff discount and seasonal footwear allowance.
• Modern HQ with excellent facilities.
• Strong career progression opportunities within a growing fashion business.