Merchandising Director - #2195977

Merchandising Director | North West | Industry Leading Salary & Benefits | Interim Opportunity

The Opportunity:

This is a rare chance to take the top merchandising seat for a leading brand. They are an omni-channel operation. The business is on an ambitious journey, and commercial excellence sits at the heart of it.

Reporting into the exec leadership team and sitting on the Senior Commercial Leadership Team, you'll shape how the business plans, buys into and trades its ranges. You'll set the direction for merchandising across all categories, and lead a talented senior team to deliver it.

What You'll Own:

You'll set the merchandising and trading strategy for the business, translating commercial ambition into clear, practical plans for both the season ahead and the years beyond. In close partnership with the Buying and Design leadership, you'll make sure ranges are planned, signed off and landed on time, in the right depth and in the right places.

Your remit will include:

• Owning sales, margin and stock budgets for the product function, with full accountability for the merchandising P&L
• Leading top-down and line-level forecasting, open-to-buy and intake planning across all channels
• Driving stock efficiency across seasonal and core ranges, balancing availability, sell-through and markdown
• Shaping store clustering, allocation and replenishment so every location gets the right product for its customers
• Running the in-season trading rhythm, spotting risks and opportunities early and acting on them decisively
• Designing promotional and clearance strategies that protect margin and brand perception
• Partnering with Digital, Customer, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver a joined-up product experience in store and online
• Building capability and succession across the wider trading community, and creating a team culture where everyone understands their part in the plan

About you

You'll be an established senior leader in merchandising and trading within a high-volume, multi-category retailer, ideally with experience across both fashion and home. You know how to set strategy and deliver it, and you're at your best when using data to make confident, commercial calls.

We'd love to hear from you if you bring:

• A track record of leading merchandising and planning functions to sustained sales and profit growth
• Strong omnichannel experience, across stores and online
• Experience of leading through change or transformation
• Sharp analytical judgement combined with strong commercial instinct
• Inspiring leadership, with the ability to influence at board level and build high-performing teams

What's on offer

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A board-facing role with genuine influence over the future direction of the business

If you're ready for a role where your decisions shape the performance of one of the country's most exciting brands, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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