Merchandiser – Fashion Brand – Newquay

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Merchandiser to join a fast-growing multi-channel fashion business. Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser, you will support the development and delivery of the merchandising strategy across key product categories. This role plays a vital part in ensuring commercial, balanced ranges that meet customer needs and drive sales performance across ecommerce, retail, and marketing channels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Range Development

• Support the creation and execution of the overarching merchandising strategy.

• Conduct detailed analysis of product performance, identifying opportunities and risks to influence future planning.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market trends, competitor pricing, and product activity.

• Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to manage seasonal planning and critical path milestones.

• Review historical and in-season performance to guide range builds and option planning.

• Produce catalogue and channel-based performance insights to optimise future space allocation where relevant.

• Develop category and subcategory plans aligned to business targets.

• Provide merchandising insight throughout pre-selection and selection stages, contributing key metrics to shape decision-making.

• Align with cross-functional teams on hero products, featured styles, and marketing focuses.

• Continuously refine merchandising tools, documents, and planning processes.

Order & Stock Management

• Plan forward orders considering lead times, launch schedules, capacity, and cash flow.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of seasonal order templates.

• Ensure delivery trackers are accurate, up to date, and effectively communicated across the business.

• Lead in-season trading activities, aligning actions to the trading calendar.

• Produce weekly merchandising reports and provide insights to drive commercial trading decisions.

• Partner with Marketing to ensure promotional and email activity aligns with stock availability and trading priorities.

• Identify repeat opportunities and propose actions to maximise sales and margin.

• Oversee back-order management and fulfilment processes.

• Support in preparing merchandising updates for senior and board-level reviews.

• Manage and optimise the clearance section across digital channels.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships, understanding lead times and production capabilities to unlock supply chain opportunities.

• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure smooth stock flow and aligned decision-making.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Manage and develop Merchandise Admin Assistants, providing coaching, structure, and support.

• Ensure all systems, documents, and processes are accurate and up to date.

• Champion clear communication across the business, ensuring effective information flow.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Carry out additional tasks as required to support the overall success of the merchandising function.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8 years’ experience within merchandising, ideally within fashion.

• Previous experience as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser.

• Experience leading and developing junior team members.

• Strong commercial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence cross-functionally.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload at pace.

• Knowledge of merchandising processes and critical path management.

• Highly collaborative with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Supportive and collaborative culture within a growing business.

• Hybrid working options.

• Product discounts and additional benefits.

• Clear progression pathways as the business continues to expand.