Manchester
Merchandiser | Premium Menswear Lifestyle Brand | £35,000 - £40,000\nLocation: Manchester HQ\n\nThis 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. \n\nEntering an exciting phase of growth, the business is scaling with intent, combining entrepreneurial energy with a clear, long-term vision.\n\nThis 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. \n\nAbout You:\n\nYou're a Junior Merchandiser or early-stage Merchandiser ready to step into a broader, more autonomous role within a premium environment.\n\nYou bring both commercial instinct and analytical rigour, with a genuine appreciation for product, quality, and the nuances of the menswear market.\n\nExperience within a fashion merchandising role (retail or e-commerce)\nStrong analytical capability, with advanced Excel and reporting skills\nCommercially astute, with a sharp eye for product performance and opportunity\nPassionate about menswear, lifestyle brands, and evolving consumer behaviour\nComfortable operating both strategically and in the detail\nProactive and self-driven, with a natural sense of ownership\nHighly organised, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving business\nA confident communicator, able to influence cross-functional stakeholders\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe're looking for a commercially driven Merchandiser who can balance precision with perspective, someone who thrives in the detail but understands the bigger picture.\n\nThis 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop and manage seasonal merchandising strategies aligned with brand vision and commercial targets\nOwn OTB, WSSI, budgeting, intake planning, and margin optimisation\nAnalyse trading performance to inform agile, commercially sound decisions\nEstablish and evolve merchandising frameworks, reporting, and trade tools\nCollaborate closely with Design and Buying to shape cohesive, commercially viable ranges\nOptimise product mix, size architecture, and depth of buy\nProtect and maximise best sellers while introducing considered newness\nOversee allocation and replenishment to drive availability and sell-through\nForecast demand and manage stock flow to support sustainable, controlled growth\nIdentify category opportunities and risks, making clear recommendations for action\nSupport pricing strategy, promotional planning, and end-of-season activity\nDeliver clear, concise weekly and seasonal performance insights to senior leadership\n\nWhy This Role Stands Out:\n\nOne of their first merchandising hires \nHigh visibility across the business, working closely with senior leadership\nA genuine platform for long-term progression within a growing premium brand\nThe chance to influence both product strategy and commercial performance\nA unique opportunity to step into a role with real impact, early in your careerIf 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.\n\nBH35806