This is a senior, strategic role for someone who can see the bigger picture.
Youll shape the merchandising strategy, guide product direction, and ensure every collection is balanced, intentional and commercially strong!
Whats in it for you?
Part Time role (2.5 days a week!)
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Health cashback plan
Be part of a growing, values-driven clothing brand
Supportive and close-knit team culture
Fun team socials!
Staf Discounts across products
Senior leadership role with real influence
An opportunity to shape long-term product and merchandising strategy
Must haves
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 decisions
Experience leading Open-to-Buy planning alongside Finance and Sales
Ability to balance creative vision with data-driven thinking
Confident communicator who can collaborate across Product, Creative, Finance, Ops and Marketing
Calm, structured approach and comfort navigating complexity
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set direction and challenge thinking
Nice to haves
Experience working in DTC or omnichannel retail
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 categories
Shaping the range architecture, including breadth, depth, hero products and new categories
Using trading data and customer insight to guide 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 clear action plans
Identifying growth opportunities, demand patterns and regional/channel risks
Ensuring collections align with brand storytelling, sustainability commitments and commercial goals
Working closely with Product, Creative, Marketing, Operations and ESG to keep the business aligned
Setting direction for the merchandising team, while they execute day-to-day trading and reporting
Translating trading insights into clear decisions
Helpful extras
Senior role with accountability for long-term growth and performance
Strategic focus, with the team handling day-to-day execution
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!
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
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PartTime
- Category:
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Retail