Zachary Daniels
Merchandiser
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Merchandiser
Merchandiser Opportunity | Manchester Based | Flexi Working | Strong Bonus Scheme | Beautiful Product | Global Growth
I am currently working on behalf of a highly successful and fast-scaling fashion business to appoint a Merchandiser into their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven merchandising professional to join a dynamic, digital-first retailer with an impressive growth trajectory. The business operates in a fast-paced, trend-focused environment and is looking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with confident decision-making to support both trading performance and longer-term planning.
The successful candidate will take ownership of key merchandising activities across stock management, trade performance, forecasting and strategic planning, while working closely with a number of cross-functional stakeholders across the business.
The opportunity:
This role will suit an experienced Merchandiser who is comfortable operating at pace, using data to inform decisions and taking a proactive approach to both opportunity and risk. It offers strong visibility across the wider business and the chance to make a genuine impact on commercial performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead seasonal reviews and post-season analysis, using trading insight to shape future merchandising strategy and improve overall product performance.
- Own weekly trade reporting, identifying key risks, opportunities and emerging trends, and making clear recommendations to drive sales and margin.
- Monitor best sellers, slow movers and potential stock issues, taking timely action to protect performance and minimise missed opportunity.
- Manage stock intake and availability through effective use of WSSI, ensuring stock is balanced against demand and performance targets.
- Take ownership of OTB management, helping to control spend, support intake decisions and maintain flexibility within the departmental plan.
- Support markdown, promotional and exit strategies, working closely with senior merchandising leadership to manage stock efficiently through the product lifecycle.
- Partner with Design and Product teams to ensure merchandise planning aligns with seasonal direction, customer demand and commercial objectives.
- Work closely with Supply Chain and suppliers to support timely delivery, stock flow and cost efficiency, particularly around key launches and trading periods.
- Collaborate with teams across E-commerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure merchandising decisions are aligned with wider business goals.
- Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members, helping to prioritise workload and maintain strong operational delivery.
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I am keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
- Previous merchandising experience within a fashion or retail environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret data to support trading decisions.
- Experience working with WSSI, OTB and broader stock planning tools.
- A solid understanding of forecasting, stock management, intake planning and trading analysis.
- The confidence to work cross-functionally and build effective relationships across multiple departments.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Previous experience supporting or developing junior members of a team.
Package:
The opportunity comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Flexible working around core hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
- Generous staff discount
- Healthcare
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