Head of Merchandising

Head of Merchandising
This is a senior, strategic role for someone who can see the bigger picture.
You’ll shape the merchandising strategy, guide product direction, and ensure every collection is balanced, intentional and commercially strong!
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What’s 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

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Must have’s

• 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

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Nice to have’s

• 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

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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

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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

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Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!

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