Strategic Merchandising Leader | Drive Trend & Growth

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Flexible working

Subsidised cafeteria

Healthcare

Pension

Potential bonus

Job summary

Primark seeks a Head of Merchandising to lead its Merchandising teams in delivering strategic, commercial, and analytical decision-making across product ranges. You will act as a leader and role model, driving a culture of innovation and ensuring alignment with Primark’s strategic pillars.

You will partner with Buying and Design leadership to influence product direction, optimize sales, margins, and stock, and develop a high-performing team across departments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Merchandising with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Qualification in fashion-related or commerce-related subject.
• Proven experience implementing Merchandising strategies and plans.
• Experience leading high-performance teams and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute department merchandising strategies.
• Lead forecasting, trading, and range presentations.
• Build strategic partnerships with stakeholders and influence Product decisions.
• Coach teams to develop product knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Oversee sales, markdown, stock turn and contribution budgets.
• Collaborate with Buying and Design leadership to deliver ranges.

Skills

10+ years merchandising experience

Senior management

Fashion/commerce degree

Merchandising strategy

Leadership coaching

Executive relationship management

Culture of innovation

Supplier management

Education

Fashion-related or commerce-related degree

Job description

Primark seeks a Head of Merchandising to lead its Merchandising teams in delivering strategic, commercial, and analytical decision-making across product ranges. You will act as a leader and role model, driving a culture of innovation and ensuring alignment with Primark’s strategic pillars.

You will partner with Buying and Design leadership to influence product direction, optimize sales, margins, and stock, and develop a high-performing team across departments.