Debenhams Group
Senior Merchandiser
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The Role
At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.
As a Senior Merchandiser, you’ll be right at the heart of our business - using data, insight, and commercial instinct to drive sales, maximise profitability, and keep our product game strong. You’ll be a key partner to our Head of Merchandising and Buying teams, ensuring we’ve got the right product, in the right place, at the right time.
This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.
What You'll Be Doing
Key Responsibilities:
- Using data to optimise sales volume and profitability across product areas.
- Planning budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy.
- Managing stock levels and monitoring WSSI to keep intake sharp.
- Reviewing sales forecasts and making proactive recommendations.
- Spotting best and worst sellers, acting fast to maximise performance.
- Supporting promotions, rebuys, and trading decisions.
- Building strong relationships across Buying, VM, Studio, and Finance.
- Leading and developing your team to perform at their best.
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What We Look For
Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar Merchandising role.
- Solid understanding of WSSI and trading frameworks.
- Advanced Excel skills and a sharp numerical mindset.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Commercial awareness with a passion for menswear and streetwear.
- Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Working With Us
At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.
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Why Join Us
Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.
2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results, and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.
Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):
- Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
- Access to our free Debenhams HQ gym
- Discount across all brands
- Comprehensive wellbeing package
- Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
- On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks
- Free season ticket loan
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