Dr. Martens plc
Associate Merchandiser (Shoes & Sandals)
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Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.
At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.
WHERE YOU SIT
As our Associate Merchandiser (Shoes & Sandals), you’ll be part of the Brand team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Merchandiser (Shoes & Sandals). You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.
WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE
The Associate Merchandiser supports the planning, execution, and optimisation of Dr. Martens’ global product assortment across key categories. This role is integral to ensuring that the product offer is consumer-centric, commercially robust, and aligned with the brand’s growth ambitions. Working closely with Marketplace Merchandising, Product Management, Finance, Brand, and Marketplace & GTM teams, the Associate Merchandiser helps deliver a compelling, globally consistent product offer that drives profitable growth and strengthens brand equity.
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Core Accountabilities
As our Associate Merchandiser (Shoes & Sandals), you will be responsible for:
Supporting development and management of the global product assortment, balancing icons, franchises and newness to drive growth and profitability across regions and channels. Analysing sales data, market trends and consumer insights to inform range architecture, lifecycle management and local market adaptations. Contributing to seasonal planning, ensuring alignment with commercial targets, strategic priorities and integrated go-to-market execution. Collaborating cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product, Brand and Marketplace teams to track performance, optimise sell-through and manage inventory health. Championing data-driven tools and continuous improvement, strengthening merchandising processes, decision-making and team capability.
Key Skills & Capabilities
Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
Strong understanding of merchandising fundamentals, including range planning, product lifecycle management and consumer-focused decision-making. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data, market trends and insights to inform product and assortment strategies. Collaborative team player with experience working cross-functionally in matrixed, global organisations. Clear and confident communicator, able to present ideas, insights and data effectively to stakeholders. Digitally and data fluent, with strong attention to detail, adaptability in fast-paced environments and proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Hybrid working Welcome free pair of Docs ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme 65% off all Docs 50% off Accessories Pension Scheme through Aviva Life Assurance 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Private healthcare 2 paid volunteer days per year
READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?
If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.
Application closing date: Wednesday 22nd of April 2026
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.
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