Job Description

South Beach/Continental Textiles have a new opportunity for a

Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandiser

to join our Retail Marketplace team.

The Role:

We are now looking for an experienced Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandiser to lead trading performance, pricing and stock strategy.

As Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for delivering strong commercial results through strategic planning, trading insight and team leadership.

You will be responsible for budget management, inventory management, and ensuring a seamless integration between buying, planning, and marketing teams.

This role demands advanced merchandising expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset focused on profitability and sustainable growth.

Fashion experience preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the seasonal trading strategy, ensuring sales, margin and stock targets are achieved. Own WSSI, forecasting and budgeting across your department. Analyse weekly performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations. Oversee allocation, replenishment and stock flow across all sales channels. Manage relationships with key marketplace contacts. Partner with Buying on range building, price architecture and product lifecycle management. Drive markdown and promotional strategy with a focus on margin optimisation. Produce effective trading reports and present insights to senior leadership. Lead, coach and develop a team of Retail Assistant Merchandisers.

What We're Looking For:

Strong experience in a merchandising role with a focus on trading Proven success improving margin and profit Excellent analytical and numerical ability; confident with WSSI, forecasting and advanced Excel Commercial and data driven Confident making quick, high-impact decisions Strong background in pricing, planning, and trading- ideally in fashion or marketplaces Great communicator with strong influencing skills Experience leading and developing teams Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving skills

Our Values:

Kind, Committed, Passionate, Creative, Dynamic, Inclusive, Trustworthy

Benefits:

Flexible hours Hybrid working (at least 3 days in office) 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Christmas shutdown 40% staff discount & sample sales Modern offices with free parking Regular reviews and learning & development programme Social events & wellbeing support
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M17 1HW