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Head of merchandising

Cheltenham
i2i Independent Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Head of merchandising
£70,000 a year
Posted: 19 January
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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! We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age. Due to the volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. 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 its successful.

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