Merchandiser | Premium Fashion | £36,000 - £42,000
Location: Merseyside HQ (5 days on-site)
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000
This brand is a contemporary womenswear business delivering directional, trend-driven fashion to a digitally savvy consumer base. As an e-commerce-first business in growth mode, they're fast-moving, entrepreneurial, and commercially sharp.
This is a rare opportunity to join as their first-ever merchandising hire. You'll be owning the function, shaping the future, and growing alongside the brand.
About You:
You'll be a Junior Merchandiser or (early-stage) Merchandiser who's hungry, passionate, and ready to take ownership.
Experience in a fashion merchandising role (retail or e-commerce)
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting capability
Commercially curious with a genuine passion for product and fashion trends
Comfortable working deep in the detail, while influencing strategy and performance
Proactive, energetic, and confident - you don't wait to be told
Highly organised, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
A strong communicator who can work cross-functionally and challenge when neededThe Role:
We're looking for a high-energy, commercially driven Junior Merchandiser / Merchandiser who thrives in the detail but can also think strategically. This role is perfect for someone who's ready to step into a solo merchandising position, build processes from the ground up, and truly make things happen.
You'll be responsible for planning, trading, and managing product ranges end to end, ensuring that the right product is in the right place at the right time, while driving sales, margin, and stock efficiency across the business.
This is a hands-on role for someone who's comfortable working in the grey, getting into the detail, and influencing performance through action.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and manage seasonal merchandising plans aligned to brand strategy and sales targets
Own and manage OTB, WSSIs, budgets, margins, intake, and markdown strategies
Analyse sales, stock, and trading performance to drive fast, commercial decision-making
Set up and evolve merchandising processes, reporting, and trade sheets from scratch
Partner closely with Design and Buying to shape ranges, size curves, and levels of newness
Protect best sellers, drive newness, and de-risk the stock file
Manage allocation and replenishment to optimise availability and sell-through
Forecast demand and manage intake plans to support sustainable growth
Identify categories to grow, maintain, or exit based on performance and potential
Support pricing, promotions, and end-of-season clearance planning
Produce clear weekly and seasonal performance reports for senior leadershipWhy This Role Is Different:
First merchandising hire; this role is yours to shape, grow, and evolve
Full ownership and visibility across the business
Genuine opportunity for long-term, sustainable career growth
Work directly with senior stakeholders and influence brand direction
A rare chance to step up early and build something meaningfulIf you're bold, passionate, confident, and ready to roll up your sleeves, this could be a brilliant career move and one that doesn't come around often.
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