Head of Merchandising

Greater Manchester Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Head of Merchandising for a premium retailer's head offices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in premium fashion, pricing strategies, and inventory planning expertise, preferably across B2B2C, brand.com, retail, and wholesale channels.
  • This global retail brand is looking for a Head of Merchandising in the U.K.
  • If you have international pricing expertise in fashion then please apply now

About Our Client

Our client is a global brand name in the world of premium textiles and is looking to expand its teams by bringing on a Merchandising Manager with a passion for the latest trends worldwide, and utilising market insights to optimise product pricing strategies and product performance.

Job Description

  • Stay up-to-date on trends and competition through frequent benchmarking and monitoring competitive pricing, assortment gaps, and industry shifts.
  • Prepare and manage budgets for each product line or collection using market forecasting tools.
  • Monitor the cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margins, and return on sales (ROS)to ensure profitability while maintaining quality.
  • Monitor stock movement regularly and strategically decide on markdowns, promotions, price changes, and clearouts across multiple channels.
  • Collaborate closely with the buying, marketing, and sales teams to drive product sales.
  • Conduct regular price reviews and adjustments to generate the best value proposition.
  • Lead and manage a team, providing guidance and support

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

  • Strong analytical ability and highly numerate with an eye for detail
  • Proven experience in retail pricing and planning preferably within fashion
  • Ability to interpret complex data across multiple channels
  • Prior working expertise in international markets and knowledge of market trends
  • Proven expertise in implementing strategies to improve product performance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Advanced Excel, BI, and pricing software.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary with benefits
  • Very flexible working patterns, mostly remote with occasional visits to head office.
  • Global brand name with multiple awards and recognition for excellence.
  • A vibrant, ambitious, and collaborative work culture with a truly global outlook.
  • You will gain exposure to international markets and have the opportunity to grow in a massive global company.



We would love to hear from you, if you are a fashion merchandising leader with a knack for understanding international markets, and are strong with numbers, pricing, and planning.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a leading retail company. Apply today!

Contact
Supriya Dinkar
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6555190
Phone number
+44 207 269 2255

Job summary

Job function
Retail
Subsector
Merchandise & Supply Chain
Sector
Retail
Location
Greater Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Supriya Dinkar
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2255
Job reference
JN-102024-6555190