<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span class="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Merchandiser | Premium Menswear Lifestyle Brand | £35,000 - £40,000</span></strong></span><br class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span class="">Location:</span> Manchester HQ</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a premium menswear lifestyle brand, rooted in the heart of Manchester, known for its refined aesthetic, elevated essentials, and modern approach to contemporary dressing. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Entering an exciting phase of growth, the business is scaling with intent, combining entrepreneurial energy with a clear, long-term vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a rare opportunity to join as one of the brand's first dedicated merchandising hires, another pivotal role with real ownership, influence, and the chance to shape the merchandising function from the ground up with a Senior. </span></p><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">About You:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You're a Junior Merchandiser or early-stage Merchandiser ready to step into a broader, more autonomous role within a premium environment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You bring both commercial instinct and analytical rigour, with a genuine appreciation for product, quality, and the nuances of the menswear market.</span></p><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience within a fashion merchandising role (retail or e-commerce)</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong analytical capability, with advanced Excel and reporting skills</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Commercially astute, with a sharp eye for product performance and opportunity</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Passionate about menswear, lifestyle brands, and evolving consumer behaviour</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proactive and self-driven, with a natural sense of ownership</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Highly organised, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving business</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A confident communicator, able to influence cross-functional stakeholders</span></li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role:</span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We're looking for a commercially driven Merchandiser who can balance precision with perspective, someone who thrives in the detail but understands the bigger picture.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This role suits someone comfortable operating with pace and ambiguity, who is motivated by responsibility and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.</span></p><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">Key Responsibilities:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Develop and manage seasonal merchandising strategies aligned with brand vision and commercial targets</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Own OTB, WSSI, budgeting, intake planning, and margin optimisation</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Analyse trading performance to inform agile, commercially sound decisions</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Establish and evolve merchandising frameworks, reporting, and trade tools</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Collaborate closely with Design and Buying to shape cohesive, commercially viable ranges</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Optimise product mix, size architecture, and depth of buy</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Protect and maximise best sellers while introducing considered newness</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Oversee allocation and replenishment to drive availability and sell-through</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Forecast demand and manage stock flow to support sustainable, controlled growth</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Identify category opportunities and risks, making clear recommendations for action</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support pricing strategy, promotional planning, and end-of-season activity</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Deliver clear, concise weekly and seasonal performance insights to senior leadership</span></li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">Why This Role Stands Out:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">One of their first merchandising hires </span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High visibility across the business, working closely with senior leadership</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A genuine platform for long-term progression within a growing premium brand</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The chance to influence both product strategy and commercial performance</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A unique opportunity to step into a role with real impact, early in your career</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">If you're commercially sharp, product-driven, and ready to take ownership within a premium menswear environment, this is a rare opportunity to make your mark in a brand on the rise.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35806</span></p></dd>