Merchandiser | Manchester | -45k - -50k | Leadership | Growth | Ownership | Hybrid & Flexi Working

We are partnering with a growing fashion brand that has built an exceptional reputation for both product quality and brand ethos. With a strong culture, excellent staff retention and ambitious growth plans across the UK and international markets, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is continuing to go from strength to strength.
Operating across multiple channels, the business is now looking to appoint a commercially focused Merchandiser who can play a key role in driving trading performance while helping to establish and strengthen merchandising best practice across the organisation.
The Role:
This is a broad and highly visible role, suited to a product-focused merchandiser who enjoys operating close to the product while also bringing structure, process and commercial rigour to the function.
Key responsibilities include:

• Building and managing WSSI frameworks to support effective trading and stock control
• Driving sales, stock and margin performance across key product categories
• Managing and maintaining the critical path to ensure timely product delivery and launch execution
• Partnering closely with buying, design and supply chain teams to support commercial decision-making
• Providing detailed analysis and actionable insight to support forecasting and trading activity
• Helping to establish and embed merchandising best practice and planning fundamentals
• Managing and developing a growing merchandising team

About You:
You are a commercially minded merchandiser with a strong product focus and the ability to combine hands-on trading capability with leadership and process improvement.
You will bring:

• Proven merchandising experience within fashion, apparel or a related product-led environment
• Strong understanding of WSSI management, forecasting and stock planning
• Experience managing the critical path within a fast-paced retail environment
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Previous experience managing or mentoring team members
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for helping shape and improve merchandising processes

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a values-led business with an excellent culture, exciting growth trajectory and genuine long-term potential. You will have the chance to make a visible impact, work with strong product and leadership teams, and play a key role in supporting both UK and international expansion.
If you are looking for a role where you can combine product passion, commercial ownership and leadership development, we would love to hear from you.

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