Merchandiser (Kids fashion) – West London

A leading fashion retailer is looking for a Merchandiser to join its Kidswear team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the business's most dynamic product areas, managing the performance of a diverse category while driving sales, profitability, and stock efficiency. Working closely with Buying, Design and Supply Chain teams, you'll use customer and trading insights to deliver commercially successful product ranges that meet customer demand and support business growth.

As a Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of planning, forecasting, and trading your department, ensuring stock is effectively managed throughout the season. You'll analyse sales performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement action plans to maximise sales and margin. Using a strong understanding of customer purchasing habits and seasonal trends, you'll make informed decisions around stock commitments, markdown strategies and replenishment activities to optimise performance.

You'll work collaboratively with Buyers to shape seasonal strategies and build balanced ranges that meet both customer and commercial objectives. Leading an Assistant Merchandiser and wider support team, you'll provide coaching and development while ensuring key reporting, forecasting, and trading processes are delivered accurately. You'll be confident presenting trading updates, influencing key stakeholders and making recommendations that support long-term growth within the Kidswear category.

To succeed, you'll already be operating at Merchandiser level within a fast-paced retail environment and possess strong analytical and commercial skills. You'll be a confident communicator with experience managing teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving business performance through effective stock management. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, attractive benefits package, flexible working options and excellent opportunities to further develop your merchandising career within a leading fashion retailer.

The salary is paying up to £55,000

Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus
• Generous staff benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture

Reference: CJ - 7402