Full Time or Part Time!
30 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Health cashback plan
Staff discounts across products
Supportive, close-knit team culture with regular socials
Be part of a growing, values-driven clothing brand
Senior leadership role with genuine influence
Opportunity to shape long-term product and merchandising strategy
Must have’s
Proven experience leading merchandising strategy for a growing clothing or lifestyle brand
Strong commercial instinct with a deep understanding of the product lifecycle
Confidence using trading data, forecasting and WSSI to drive decision-making
Experience leading Open-to-Buy planning in collaboration with Finance and Sales
Ability to balance creative vision with data-led thinking
Confident communicator able to collaborate across Product, Creative, Finance, Operations and Marketing
Calm, structured approach with confidence navigating complexity
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set direction and challenge thinking
Nice to have’s
Experience within DTC or omnichannel retail environments
Exposure to AI or automation tools for forecasting or reporting
Strong interest in sustainability, responsible sourcing and long-term brand building
So, what will you be doing?
Setting and owning the long-term merchandising strategy across all product categories
Shaping range architecture including breadth, depth, hero products and new categories
Using trading data and customer insight to inform product decisions and reduce risk
Leading the Open-to-Buy process and intake phasing throughout the year
Owning forecasting, WSSI and markdown strategy to protect margin
Running the weekly trade rhythm, including trade packs, meetings and action plans
Identifying growth opportunities, demand patterns and channel or regional risks
Ensuring collections align with brand storytelling, sustainability commitments and commercial goals
Working closely with Product, Creative, Marketing, Operations and ESG teams to maintain alignment
Setting clear direction for the merchandising team while they manage day-to-day execution
Translating trading insight into clear, decisive actions
Helpful extras
Senior role with accountability for long-term growth and performance
Strategic focus with day-to-day trading and reporting handled by the team
Opportunity to influence systems, processes and ways of working
Work within a brand that values craft, quality and thoughtful decision-making
Strong cross-functional collaboration at leadership level
Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!
Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year