Merchandiser - Luxury brand
London - Hybrid
UP TO £55K
Fella & Jones is partnering exclusively with a fast-scaling luxury childrenswear brand known for exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive design, and a global digital footprint. This is a rare chance to step into a pivotal Merchandiser role during a moment of ambitious growth and international expansion.
The Role
As Merchandiser, you will set the pace for the department, leading with clarity, commercial instinct, and strong technical ability. You’ll guide a motivated team, drive trading performance, and act as the escalation point for operational challenges. Your decisions will directly shape sales, margin, and OTB delivery across a growing range.
This role suits someone who thrives on problem solving, communicates confidently at every level, and brings both analytical sharpness and collaborative energy.
Trading & Performance
* Run day-to-day trading, weekly reporting, and present actions to senior leadership.
* Manage WSSI/OTB trackers and recommend clear commercial actions.
* Work with Ecommerce and Retail to maximise availability and reduce missed demand.
* Deliver seasonal markdown plans.
* Lead in-season reviews and propose improvements for future ranges.
Planning & Strategy
* Analyse performance, trends, and customer insights to shape planning.
* Support assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions that drive margin.
* Produce analysis for range meetings and keep plans accurate and up to date.
* Partner with Buying to keep product on critical path.
* Maintain strong supplier relationships for reliable delivery.
Commercial Awareness
* Understand brand positioning and customer behaviour to guide decisions.
* Track competitor activity and translate insights into clear recommendations.
Skills & Experience
* Operating at Junior merchandiser or Merchandiser level. Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with large data sets.
* Strong analytical mindset with sound commercial judgment.
* Experience overseeing a department and managing junior team members.
* Clear, confident communicator across functions and external partners.
* Collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills.
* Product affinity and a genuine interest in premium/luxury retail.
A fantastic opportunity to work for a high growth luxury brand that offers a excellent work environment.