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.
Client Details
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.
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
Profile
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.
Job 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!