In this trading-focused, highly collaborative role, you'll take full ownership of planning and trading across your designated product areas, using strategic insight and analysis to drive commercial success. Working closely with the Buying team, you'll also regularly present performance updates to Senior Leadership, influencing key business decisions.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading reporting and presenting at weekly and monthly trade meetings
Owning your departments - managing sales, profitability, and stock levels
Analysing sales performance to inform rebuys, markdowns, and trading actions
Managing WSSI (forecasting demand, OTB, returns, AVSP, and margin)
Driving performance by identifying over- and under-performing products
Overseeing critical path management and resolving issues quickly
Preparing and improving trading reports and packs across the function
Building strong relationships with Buying, Design, and suppliers
Coaching and mentoring junior team members to support their development
What We're Looking For
Advanced Excel skills
Strong commercial awareness with a sharp eye for fashion and current trends
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
A natural leader with proven ability to mentor and inspire others
A collaborative team player, proactive and adaptable beyond core responsibilities
Passionate, positive, and committed to continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
At
Karen Millen
, you'll be part of a brand that's synonymous with timeless design, exceptional quality, and modern style. You'll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your insight and leadership directly shape our commercial success.
You'll also get:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme
Company share scheme
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
Discount across all Debenhams Group brands
Discount & Cashback portal
Season Ticket Loans
Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
Our social calendar? Next level!
If you're ready to take ownership, influence strategy, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become a driving force in our Merchandising team.
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