Now Hiring: Merchandising Manager (Maternity Cover, 6-Month Contract)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract: Full-time / Fixed-Term (6 Months)
We are seeking a candidate who is available to start ASAP.
We are partnering with a UK-based luxury brand seeking an experienced and commercially minded Merchandising Manager to support its global merchandising function.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to product strategy within a design-led environment, helping to balance creative direction with commercial performance across multiple channels.
The Role
As Merchandising Manager, you will support the execution of the global merchandising strategy, ensuring a balanced, commercially effective product assortment aligned with the brand’s identity and seasonal direction.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate performance insights into actionable merchandising decisions that support both product and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Assortment & Product Management
• Support the development and execution of seasonal assortment plans across key categories
• Work with design and product teams to provide feedback based on sales performance and customer insights
• Monitor product performance and support lifecycle management from launch through to end-of-life
• Assist in maintaining consistent pricing architecture across categories
Inventory & Allocation
• Support stock management across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels
• Assist with replenishment planning and allocation decisions based on trading performance
• Work with operations teams to ensure product availability and flow
• Help maintain accurate reporting on stock levels and sell-through performance
Sales & Performance Analysis
• Produce regular performance reports (weekly, monthly, seasonal)
• Identify key trends and highlight opportunities or risks across categories
• Support forecasting and trading analysis in collaboration with Finance
• Assist Retail and Marketing teams with product performance insights
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Buying, Design, Retail, and Operations teams to ensure alignment
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day merchandising queries
• Support the implementation of merchandising strategies across channels
• Ensure consistency in product storytelling and execution
Profile
• 4–6 years’ experience in merchandising within a luxury or premium environment
• Strong understanding of assortment planning, retail trading, and inventory fundamentals
• Highly analytical with strong Excel and reporting skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and commercially aware
• Experience with merchandising or ERP systems is highly desirable
Why This Opportunity
• Join a design-led luxury brand with a strong global presence
• Gain exposure to end-to-end merchandising strategy in a collaborative environment
• Work closely with senior merchandising leadership and cross-functional teams
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-moving luxury business environment
Please apply only if you are available to start ASAP. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.