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Head of Buying - WomenswearManchester | Competitive salary + bonusAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Womenswear to join a hugely reputable fashion brand with serious growth plans.This is a senior buying appointment with genuine ownership. We're looking for someone with the commercial instinct, product confidence and fashion authority to take the womenswear proposition to the next level.You'll be joining a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are encouraged and senior leaders are closely connected to the product. If you're someone who thrives in that kind of environment, this could be a particularly exciting next move.The opportunity:Take full ownership of the womenswear strategy and product direction.Build ranges that are commercially strong, relevant and highly desirable.Set the direction of the seasonal offer and identify key growth opportunities.Work closely with Design, Merchandising and Product Development to bring the vision to life.Use sales performance, customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to inform decisions.Build strong supplier and brand relationships to maximise product opportunities.Lead and develop the womenswear buying team.Present and influence at senior level, helping shape wider business strategy.About you:Experienced womenswear Buyer operating at Senior Buyer / Head of Buying level.Strong branded fashion experience is essential.Commercially sharp with excellent product instinct.A strong fashion eye and high taste level - you know what good looks like.Confident building ranges rather than simply buying to a predetermined formula.Comfortable working at pace and making decisions quickly.A natural leader who enjoys developing people and raising the performance of a team.Ambitious, entrepreneurial and motivated by seeing your decisions translate into results.Confident working closely with senior leadership and having an opinion.If you're looking for a role where your commercial judgement, fashion eye and ambition can genuinely make a difference, this is one worth talking about.BH37100TPBN1_UKTJ

Horticultural Buyer Plants & BulbsLocation: Manchester preferred; Lincolnshire also consideredWorking pattern: Hybrid working availableSalary: £35,000£40,000Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension and life assuranceAre you an experienced Horticultural Buyer with strong knowledge of plants, bulbs and the European supplier market?We are recruiting for an established, family-owned horticultural business with ambitious plans for significant growth over the next five to ten years.This is an influential buying role with responsibility for an extensive seasonal range of bulbs, live plants and growing-on plants across retail, ecommerce, catalogue and wholesale channels.Reporting to the Head of Commercial and supported by an Assistant Buyer, you will take ownership of the day-to-day buying function. You will combine genuine horticultural knowledge with strong commercial judgement, helping to develop ranges, improve supplier terms and maximise sales and margin while managing availability, waste and terminal stock.The roleYou will be responsible for developing commercially successful, seasonally relevant horticultural ranges, ensuring the right products are sourced at the right quality, cost, volume and time.Working with a focused supplier base across the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and wider Europe, you will lead commercial negotiations and use your product knowledge to challenge costs, specifications, volumes and delivery plans effectively.Key responsibilities will include:Developing and managing ranges across bulbs, live plants and growing-on plants.Reviewing range structure and SKU productivity to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and rationalisation.Negotiating cost prices, commercial terms, volumes, specifications, delivery windows and supplier performance.Building productive, long-term relationships with UK and European growers and suppliers.Working closely with Merchandising and Supply colleagues to forecast demand, quantify ranges, plan volumes and phase deliveries.Owning sales, gross margin, pricing, stock, availability and waste performance across the assigned categories.Monitoring competitor ranging, pricing and promotional activity.Supporting a strong everyday-value proposition alongside selective value-added offers.Taking timely trading and clearance action to improve sell-through and manage terminal stock.Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production, Marketing, Ecommerce and Wholesale teams.Providing day-to-day direction and development to an Assistant Buyer.Supporting the continued modernisation of buying processes and commercial decision-making.About youYou will ideally bring:A minimum of five years buying or category-management experience within horticulture, plants, bulbs, nursery stock or a closely related live-product category.Strong knowledge of bulbs, plants, seasonality, quality standards and supplier capability.Proven experience of supplier sourcing and commercial negotiation.Experience of building and trading seasonal ranges with accountability for sales, margin, pricing and stock.Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to turn performance data into commercial action.A practical, hands-on and collaborative working style.The confidence to introduce new ideas while respecting the knowledge and experience already within an established business.Experience of sourcing from the Netherlands, Germany or the wider European horticultural market would be particularly valuable. Dutch or German language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.TravelThe role will involve travel between company locations and UK suppliers, together with approximately three to four European sourcing visits each year, principally to the Netherlands and Germany.The opportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to make a visible difference within a successful, long-established horticultural business.The company offers a friendly working environment, deep product expertise and genuine commercial headroom. For the right person, there is considerable scope to shape the range, strengthen supplier relationships, develop the buying team and help modernise the commercial approach.TPBN1_UKTJ

Merchandiser | Fast-Growing Online Homewares Brand | ManchesterLocation: Manchester (office-basedSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefitsReporting to: Head of MerchandisingAbout the Role:We're partnering with a rapidly growing online homewares brand based in Manchester to find a talented Merchandiser to join their team.This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, working closely with a highly respected Head of Merchandising who is passionate about developing talent. The role offers genuine scope for progression as the business - and the team - continues to scale.You'll be joining a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days look the same. This role suits someone who thrives on pace, enjoys rolling their sleeves up, and wants real ownership and visibility within a growing brand.The Role:As Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in driving the trading performance of your category, working closely with Buying, Planning, and the wider commercial team to maximise sales and profitability.Key responsibilities will include:Managing intake, stock flow and availability across your product categories, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right timeBuilding and maintaining accurate sales, stock and intake plans in line with commercial targetsAnalysing weekly and seasonal trade, identifying opportunities and risks, and recommending actionWorking closely with the Head of Merchandising and Buying team to inform range planning and future strategyManaging markdown and promotional planning to optimise stock and marginBuilding strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end product flowProducing clear, accurate reporting to support trading decisions across the businessAbout You:Proven experience as a Merchandiser (or strong experience as a Junior Merchandiser ready for the next step)Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear commercial actionsHighly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at paceA proactive, hands-on approach - comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environmentConfident communicator, able to build strong relationships across buying, planning and the wider businessAdvanced Excel skillsWhat's On Offer:The chance to join a fast-growing, ambitious homewares brand at an exciting point in its journeyA genuinely supportive Head of Merchandising invested in your developmentReal progression opportunities as the team and business continue to scaleA collaborative, fast-paced culture where your input has visible impactInterested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today.BBBH37115TPBN1_UKTJ

BUYING ASSISTANT | ONLINE RETAILER ACROSS UK & US | 5 DAYS IN OFFICE | WOMENSWEAR AND MENSWEARJoin a growing premium retailer where you'll play a key role in supporting the Buying team throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams, you'll help ensure products are ordered, tracked and delivered on time while keeping product information accurate and up to date.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Buying in a fast-paced retail environment.The RoleRaise, issue and maintain purchase orders across multiple product categories.Support the management of seasonal ranges, ensuring product, pricing and delivery information is accurate.Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, delivery schedules and product information.Request and coordinate product imagery, size guides and marketing assets.Work closely with Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure products are ready for launch.Support the resolution of stock, delivery and supplier queries.Attend showroom appointments and trade events where required.Assist with ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve buying processes.About YouPrevious experience in a Buying Assistant, Merchandising Assistant or similar retail head office role.Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Confident working with numbers and proficient in Microsoft Excel.Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Proactive, eager to learn and passionate about product, with a genuine interest in developing a career in Buying.BH36986TPBN1_UKTJ

About the mission \n \n For fifty years, the biggest sportswear brands on earth have been selling you plastic. They did it because plastic is cheap, and they spent billions on marketing to make sure you never asked what you were wearing. \n \n Nero exists to end that. We make premium men's activewear from natural fibres only. Ten years from now there will be a generational brand that took this fight to the incumbents and won. It's going to be built by a small team of people who were in the room early, and who were hungry enough to outwork companies a thousand times their size. We are hiring for that room. \n \n The Role \n \n This is a broad role. At a big brand you'd be a merchandiser or a demand planner or an inbound logistics coordinator. Here you're all three, plus whatever else the launch calendar throws at you. We launch new products every month through, across a UK and a US warehouse, and the person in this seat is the reason those launches go out on time, fully stocked, and looking right on the site. \n \n What You'll Own \n \n Inventory \n\n • Size curve, color split, forecast by market\n, • Stock-out prevention on the hero product\n, • Warehouse allocation, UK/US, all year.\n, • Landed cost and duty, HS classification, landed-cost per SKU, air vs sea, tariff refunds\n\n \n Merchandising on the site \n\n • Set up every product, variant, and SKU in Shopify, correctly, first time, with the right imagery, copy, and metafields\n, • Own collection pages: structure, sort order, what's featured, what's buried, and why\n, • Own the sell-through reporting, by product, colour, size, and market — and turn it into decisions: what to reorder, what to mark down, what to kill, returns-reason analysis feeding back into the buy\n, • On-site merchandising that moves AOV\n\n \n Operations and inbound \n\n • Manage inbound freight from factories in Portugal, Italy, and China into our 3PLs in the UK and US\n, • Book and manage shipments, customs paperwork, and 3PL inbound appointments\n, • Own the critical path for every launch: factory ex-works date → freight → customs → 3PL receipt → live on site. If a date slips, you know before anyone else and you've already got a plan\n\n \n The bit that matters most \n\n • Look at how we do things, decide it's not good enough, fix it, and show the founder what you changed. Nobody is going to hand you a process document for this role, you're going to write it.\n\n \n What good looks like after 90 days \n\n • You've taken inbound and launch critical paths completely off the founder's plate\n, • You've rebuilt at least one process that was broken when you arrived\n, • You've brought us a sell-through insight we didn't have and it changed a reorder decision\n\n \n Where this goes \n We're not hiring a merchandiser to stay a merchandiser. The person who does this well becomes Head of Operations within 18–24 months, running demand planning, 3PL relationships in two countries, and the ops hires under them. The company is going to be three times bigger than it is now; the question is whether you're the person who grew with it or the person we had to hire above. \n \n Who this is for \n\n • You've done merchandising, ecommerce ops, supply chain, or demand planning, probably two to five years of it, and you've outgrown being one cog in a big machine\n, • You're comfortable with spreadsheets, Shopify, and a freight forwarder's inbox, and you're not precious about which one you're in on a given day\n, • You want to be in a room with the people building the company, not on a Slack channel with them\n, • You have something to prove\n, • You use AI like a power tool, not a novelty. This is a broad role and you'll be doing the work of three people at a big brand, the only way that's possible is if Claude is building your size-split analysis, drafting your sell-through reports, while you make the decisions.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive base salary\n, • Performance bonus, paid quarterly, tied to numbers you control: hero in-stock rate, launch on-time rate, landed cost per unit.\n, • Equity, vested, transparent, explained in full at offer stage\n, • Two fully paid team retreats a year, somewhere worth going\n, • Central Manchester office, in the room, with the team\n, • Fast, real progression, Head of Operations within 18–24 months if you earn it, and we'll tell you honestly where you stand every quarter\n\n \n How we hire \n\n • One paragraph on something you built, fixed, or changed at a previous job that nobody asked you to do. What was broken, what did you do, what happened.\n, • Why Nero? What attracts you to the brand.\n\n \n Send it to team@nerofabric.com

Summary \n As Assistant Buyer you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buying team by ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across all administrative processes. This highly task-focused position is central to maintaining team efficiency and effectiveness through precise data input, internal system management, critical path management, supplier support and sample coordination. The Assistant Buyer contributes indirectly to commercial outcomes by safeguarding the accuracy of product data, listings, and pricing, while also ensuring the technical assessment process runs smoothly and on time. \n \n The role requires building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Through clear communication and professional collaboration, the Assistant Buyer ensures processes run smoothly, deadlines are achieved, and information is shared clearly and on time. While not directly involved in commercial negotiations, the position develops influencing skills to meet deadlines and maintain processes that support the wider buying function effectively. \n \n By providing essential administrative support, the Assistant Buyer underpins the smooth operation of the buying function. The role ensures risks are raised promptly, processes remain accurate and compliant, and deadlines are consistently achieved. This position provides the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge of buying processes while playing a key role in enabling the business to achieve its commercial and operational objectives. \n \n Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date product and pricing data across all internal systems.\n, • Critical Path Management: Support the buying process from initial brief through to product launch by monitoring and maintaining the critical path. Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.\n, • Technical Assessments: Track and coordinate the technical assessment process, ensuring assessments, reports & certificates checks, and final approvals are completed accurately and on schedule. Responsible for communicating any issues identified to the supplier and following up to ensure timely resolution. Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.\n, • Product Listings: Own the accuracy and completeness of product listings and website navigation, ensuring product and category data is correct and up to date at all times.\n, • Sample Coordination: Support the management of the movement and organisation of samples, ensuring they are properly tracked, stored, and accessible at every stage of the process.\n, • System Management: Maintain system integrity by creating and updating SKUs, range plans, and other essential data points.\n, • Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers throughout the critical path process to capture required data, ensure timely delivery of order assets such as labelling, manuals, and packaging. Communication to be clear & direct.\n, • Inspection Reports: Manage the collation, review, and filing of inspection reports, escalating any risks or issues promptly to ensure deadlines are not compromised.\n, • Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth knowledge of product ranges to support the product development process and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.\n, • Team Support: Assist Buyers in preparing for business trips and trade shows by coordinating samples, data, and documentation.\n, • Flexibility: Take on additional responsibilities as required by the Buyer and Head of Product, supporting the broader objectives of the Buying team.\n\n \n Team, Processes and Department Developments \n\n • Manage processes meticulously and consistently look for ways to improve the buying operation.\n, • Develop knowledge of own role while building an understanding of related job functions within the wider team.\n, • Work closely with colleagues across departments to ensure the smooth flow of processes and the product life cycle.\n, • Keep the team up to date with the outputs of all relevant processes, ensuring clarity and alignment.\n\n \n Communication and Relationship Building \n\n • Build effective and open relationships with all members of the Buying & Merchandising team and the wider business.\n, • Support strong, productive relationships between the buying function and other key areas, including Merchandising, Marketing, and Technical, to ensure shared goals are achieved.\n, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, always representing the business professionally to ensure clear communication, collaboration, and outcomes that favour the company.\n, • Communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal, with an understanding of when and how to use the appropriate method.\n\n \n Moreover, the successful assistant buyer candidate will… \n\n • Thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, pro-actively seeking to understand the wider business environment in which our business operates.\n, • A passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business.\n, • Confident and enthusiastic, with the ability to bring energy and pace to the buying and merchandising team.\n, • Always an ambassador for the business and brands.\n, • Can work in a timely manner, prioritize tasks and communicate to the department.\n, • Have good attention to detail and accuracy of work/data input.\n, • A "right first time" attitude.\n, • Enthusiasm for the Buying role and determination even when faced with setbacks\n\n

Job Summary \n As Buyer you will have direct responsibility for a set of given categories (subject to change in line with business requirements), and accountability for the KPIs and commercial performance of these categories. You will support the Head of Buying & wider team with product strategy and team management, building relationships within the immediate and wider team while continuing to develop your own commercial and leadership capability. \n Product sourcing decisions will be driven by data, and you will engage the relevant team members cross functionally to develop superior quality, market leading product ranges, with a key focus on speed to market. \n You will build a strong understanding of the differences in demand across Ultra LEDs customer sectors, ensuring the customer is at the forefront of product development. Product ranging will be aligned with agreed business strategy, with all actions and decisions driven and supported by data. \n \n Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Buyer \n\n • Own strategic product ranging across your categories, building a strong and growing understanding of the market, competitors and customers alongside company performance, taking action to maximise potential and minimise risk.\n, • Manage KPIs for accountable categories — including both Own Brand (Tagra) and Branded products — accountable for maintaining margin & gross profit within targets — escalating any deviation to the Head of Buying & Senior Teams.\n, • Use data analysis and competitor benchmarking to identify range gaps and pricing opportunities — translate findings into specific range or pricing actions.\n, • Own end-to-end delivery of product ranges from concept to launch.\n, • Drive the execution & planning of the Critical Path for your given categories whilst also being aware of the wider business expectations & cross-functional requirements.\n, • Lead the planning and completion of key meetings for accountable categories, presenting to the wider Product Team, Heads of Department & Directors.\n, • Present and interpret category performance in sales meetings — pre-empting likely questions on trend, margin and risk, utilising internal reporting systems including Power Bi.\n, • Build and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories, proactively evaluating suppliers and influence sourcing decisions with data-driven recommendations.\n, • Lead price and terms negotiation with suppliers, have awareness of the strategic and collaborative aspects of negotiation to ensure category objectives & deadlines are met. Always ensure the supplier set-up process is adhered to.\n, • Work closely with the offline sales team, reacting immediately to ad hoc customer requests and adapting sourcing processes when required. Maintain regular communication with the sales team regarding new product launches, range developments, pricing changes etc.\n, • Work with the Marketing team to shape the selling plan for your categories — ensuring products are promoted effectively across the right channels — and own the accuracy of product information on the website, keeping content correct, current and aligned with agreed positioning.\n, • Understand British standards and legislation, ensuring all products ranged meet relevant standards and business policies, and highlighting any potential risks. Work closely with technical team to ensure strict processes are followed & improved where required to improve efficiencies.\n, • Attend trade shows with clear commercial objectives — supporting in the leading of key supplier meetings & follow up actions.\n, • Support the coaching and day-to-day guidance of Junior members of the team.\n, • Take on additional responsibility as requested by the Head of Buying & Product Director.\n\n \n Team, Processes and department Development: \n\n • Always strive to improve the buying operation; help implement and manage key buying processes and contribute ideas for process improvement, gaining experience by shadowing and supporting wider project work.\n, • Work closely with senior members of the buying and merchandising team, making suggestions for improvement for the team or buying function.\n, • Manage a smaller team, building awareness of team dynamics and coaching/delegation skills, while actively developing your own leadership and commercial skills alongside the Head of Buying.\n\n \n Communication and relationship building: \n\n • Build effective, open relationships with all members of the B&M and wider team and ensure a productive relationship between buying and other business areas (marketing, sales, technical).\n, • Can be relied on to deliver key information at the right time to the right people, and to present where necessary in the absence of senior team members.\n, • A keen negotiator with a strong ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally.\n, • Communicate confidently at all levels — written, verbal and presentation — with an understanding of what method to use when.\n, • Engaging presentation skills ensuring message is delivered and understood.\n\n \n Moreover, the successful candidate will… \n\n • Be either an established Junior Buyer, ready to step up to Buyer, or already operating at this level.\n, • Be experienced in range building and data analysis, and in working with far east suppliers.\n, • Have experience & be confident in negotiation and supplier management.\n, • Preferably have experience with managing an Assistant Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant.\n, • Have a passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business.\n, • Attend trade shows, training, meetings and other events at the request of senior management.\n, • Preferably have knowledge of LED Lighting or Electrical Products and the industry but not Essential – passion to learn is key.\n, • Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, proactively seeking to understand the wider business environment.\n, • Be confident and enthusiastic, bringing energy and pace to the buying team, and always act as an ambassador for the business.\n\n

Group Merchandiser – Wholesale, DTC & Retail \n \n Reports To: Head of Merchandising \n Direct Reports: Junior Merchandisers, Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandising Admin Assistants \n Purpose \n To take full ownership of the merchandising function across all sales channels - Wholesale, DTC and Retail – leading the team, the planning and the systems that keep the right stock in the right channel at the right time. This is a leadership role responsible for stock forecasting, cover, markdown and channel strategy, for owning the full suite of merchandising operational systems, and for acting as the central bridge between supply chain and the wider business. Developing the team - bringing admin-level talent through to junior merchandiser level - sits at the heart of the role. \n Key Responsibilities \n Merchandising Ownership & Strategy \n\n • Take full ownership of merchandising across Wholesale, DTC and Retail, ensuring a joined-up approach across all channels\n, • Own the seasonal merchandise financial plans – sales, stock, intake, margin and OTB - across channels, and set the KPIs the team trades against\n, • Set the overall stock, cover and markdown strategy and hold the team accountable to it\n, • Lead weekly trade, presenting performance, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders and driving the actions that follow\n\n Planning, Forecasting & Trading \n\n • Own stock forecasting and cover targets across all channels, reforecasting in-season as trade dictates\n, • Own the WSSI, OTB and range planning process end to end, ensuring plans are accurate, commercial and aligned to strategy\n, • Build and sign off range plans in conjunction with Buying, balancing range width and depth against sales and stock targets\n, • Use sales analysis to identify best-backed lines, expected rates of sale, risks and rebuy opportunities at line and category level\n\n Stock, Cover & Channel Management \n\n • Direct stock movements between sales channels based on where stock is most likely to sell, maximising full-price sell-through and minimising markdown\n, • Set and manage cover targets by channel and product group, acting decisively where cover is short or long\n, • Own the markdown and clearance strategy, managing markdown within budget and protecting margin\n, • Manage terminal and aged stock, identifying clearance routes and channels to exit stock efficiently\n\n Systems & Operational Ownership \n\n • Understand and utilise all systems used across the business, owning how merchandising data flows between them\n, • Own the merchandising operational systems and processes - WSSI, Range Plans, OTB, Sales Analysis, Open Sales Orders (OSO) and Product Group Sales Analysis (PGSA) - ensuring they are accurate, well-controlled and fit for purpose\n, • Own Retail operations flowing from NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) through to Shopify, ensuring data integrity across the chain\n, • Drive continuous improvement of merchandising systems and processes, working closely with the system infrastructure and wider business\n, • Ensure the team operates to a consistent, well-controlled set of processes end to end\n\n Supply Chain Bridge & Intake Management \n\n • Act as the bridge between supply chain and the wider business, translating what has been bought for the season into clear plans for every department\n, • Plan and stagger drops and intake phasing so stock lands when it is needed, without overwhelming any warehouse with more intake than it can service\n, • Communicate best-backed lines, expected rates of sale and key launches to internal teams to align focus across the business\n, • Manage commitment and the critical path with supply chain, flagging and resolving intake risks, delays and capacity constraints\n\n Team Leadership & Development \n\n • Lead, manage and develop the merchandising team across all channels, setting clear objectives and standards\n, • Bring admin-level talent through to junior merchandiser level, with structured development, coaching and succession planning\n, • Conduct regular reviews, appraisals and one-to-ones, supporting both performance and progression\n, • Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture and ensure knowledge and best practice are shared\n\n Cross-Functional Collaboration \n\n • Work closely with Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance and Supply Chain to align on product, trade and stock priorities\n, • Partner with Ecommerce and Marketing on launch timing, forward order books and what is selling across channels\n, • Maintain strong relationships with key wholesale accounts where required, supporting the team on planning and forecasting\n, • Represent merchandising in cross-functional and senior leadership forums\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • A seasoned merchandiser who has already owned and led a full merchandising function, and is expected to step in and lead this one with authority from day one\n, • Brings a deep, hands-on command of every part of the discipline - planning, trading, systems and people – built across Wholesale, DTC and/or Retail (sportswear, footwear or fashion preferred)\n, • A proven people leader with a demonstrable history of building, managing and developing high-performing teams, including progressing admin-level talent into merchandising roles\n, • Full command of WSSI, OTB, range planning and merchandise financial planning\n, • Strong systems capability across ERP and merchandising platforms – NetSuite (including NSPB), Shopify, PowerBI and WMS - with the ability to own processes end to end\n, • Advanced analytical and Excel skills, confident working with large, multi-channel data sets\n, • Strong commercial acumen across forecasting, cover, markdown and margin\n, • Solid understanding of supply chain, intake phasing and critical path management\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management, able to operate strategically while staying close to the detail\n, • Operates with the credibility and judgement that only come from having owned a merchandising function end to end before\n

Job Summary \n As the Junior Buyer you will have direct responsibility for the given categories (this is subject to change in line with business requirements). You are responsible for the KPI’s of these departments whilst supporting on all other categories where necessary. \n \n Assisting the Senior Buyer, you will support with product strategy and team management. Building relationships within the immediate and wider teams. \n \n Product sourcing decisions will be driven by data, and you will have engaged the relevant team members cross functionally to develop superior quality, market leading product ranges. A key focus will be given to speed to market striving to be first to market on the latest product. \n \n You will ensure the Ultra LEDs customer sectors are at the forefront of any product development and ranging will be aligned with agreed business strategy whilst all actions and decisions driven and supported by data. \n \n Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Junior Buyer \n · Strategic product ranging to optimise category performance. You will have a strong understanding of company best and worst sellers and takes actions to maximise potential and minimise risk where possible. \n · Manage KPI’s for accountable categories making sure they are meeting whilst striving to exceed category financial goals. Monitors and maintains buying margin & gross profit on all accountable products to support overall business financial goals. \n · Source and manage the product ranges from initial concept until launch, working closely with key stakeholders to optimise product opportunities and efficiently bring to market. \n · Lead the planning and completion of key Critical Path milestone meetings (e.g. Product Workshop, Range Review, Selection, Sign Off) for the given categories, presenting to wider Product Team, Heads of Departments and Managing Director, in line with department Critical Path. \n · Engages and negotiates with suppliers to ensure Ultra LED’s has the best range and prices, in the market. Demonstrates a strategic view of the supply base feeding back to the senior management team any opportunities or risks within the supply base from a pricing, production capabilities and performance perspective. \n · Work closely with the offline sales team reacting immediately to ad hoc customer requests. Adapting the sourcing processes when the business requires. Quotations must be given within 24 hours. \n · Support with sourcing strategy considering supplier performance and COO analysis in line with agreed business strategy. Always ensuring supplier set up process is adhered to. \n\n • Negotiate favourable payment terms with suppliers.\n, • Attend trade shows with a strategic mindset always reporting back and acting on business opportunities.\n, • Understanding of British standards and legislation, working closely with our technical team to ensure all products ranged meet relevant standards and are in line with business policies. Highlighting any potential risks.\n\n · Report in weekly meetings, on product and channel sales as well as key customers. Utilise internal reporting systems (Brightpearl & Power BI). \n · Carrying out data analysis to support with product strategy and day to day decisions as well as Competitor Benchmarking exercises so that you have strong market knowledge. \n · Help implement and manage key buying processes, efficiency being key. \n · Accountable for the critical path. Support the Assistant Buyers with the management of the critical path, ensuring that all team deadlines are met & any potential risks are raised with Senior Buyer. \n · Close use of our Technical Assessment Management & Product Inventory Management system to manage the product launch through from concept to sign off to launch. \n · Accountable for the sign off, of product briefs for your department, ensuring the briefs cover all key features and benefits as well as target markets so professional, market leading listings can be created and products launch on time. Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure new product launches have the optimum level of content. \n · Present in Offline Sales meetings, provide the team with important information and gain knowledge of our customer's needs and requirements. \n · Help to manage and coach Assistant Buyers. \n · Taking on additional responsibility as requested from Senior Buyer & Head of Product. \n \n Team, Processes and department Development: \n\n • Always strives to improve the buying operation and increase knowledge of own and related job functions.\n, • Work closely with senior members in the buying and merchandising team and makes suggestions for improvement for the team or buying function.\n, • Manage and mentor more junior members of staff, facilitating internal promotions and strengthening of the team.\n, • Actively looks to take on further responsibilities outside of their main product categories, working closely with the Senior Buyer & Head of Product to identify other areas of work they can drive and support with (projects and wider-function responsibilities).\n\n \n Communication and relationship building: \n · Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the B & M and wider team. \n · Support with reliably accurate work backed up by data. \n · Ensures productive relationship between buying function and all other business areas to ensure goals are achieved, specifically with the merchandising, marketing, sales and technical teams. \n · Can be relied on to deliver key information at the right time to the right people, and present where necessary in the absence of senior team members. \n · A keen negotiator with strong ability to influence at all levels which will be demonstrated internally and externally. \n · Ability to communicate on all levels including written, verbal with an understanding of what method to use when. \n · Engaging presentation skills ensuring message is delivered and understood. \n \n More over the successful junior buyer candidate will… \n · Be either an established Assistant Buyer who is ready to step up to a Junior Buyer or is already operating at this level. \n · Be experienced in range building and data analysis. \n · Be experienced in working with suppliers from different COO’s. \n · Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, pro-actively seeking to understand the wider business environment in which our business operates. \n · Have a passion for product & trade and a real desire to make a difference to the business. \n · Attend trade shows, training, meetings, and other events as requested by senior management. \n · Preferably have worked with and has knowledge of LED Lighting products and industry. \n · Be confident and enthusiastic, with the ability to bring energy and pace to the buying and merchandising team. \n · Always be an ambassador for the business and brands. \n · Build strong working relationships, internally and externally. \n · Preferable have experience with managing an Assistant Buyer or Buyers Admin Assistant.

About the opportunity We are working with a fast-growing and highly entrepreneurial online home retail business specialising in soft furnishings and home textiles, including curtains, bedding, cushions, throws and rugs. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join their team and support the Head of Merchandising in managing a fast-paced, high-volume product environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Merchandiser who enjoys working with data, taking ownership of a product range and making decisions that directly influence sales, stock and margin performance. The role As Merchandiser, you will work closely with the Buying and Product teams to plan ranges, forecast sales, manage stock and maximise commercial performance. Key responsibilities will include: Working closely with Buying to plan new product ranges using historical sales, market trends, lost potential and new product opportunities. Forecasting forward sales and intake requirements across your product range. Managing stock intake within agreed stock turn targets, balancing availability with stockholding. Liaising with factories and Product Development to ensure shipment dates and critical paths are maintained. Reviewing historical sales performance and identifying key learnings and opportunities. Monitoring performance against plan and taking action to minimise markdowns and maximise sales opportunities. Managing sales and stock availability across multiple sales channels. Identifying potential issues and proactively recommending solutions to the Head of Merchandising. Taking ownership of your product range and driving its commercial performance. Building strong relationships with at least 2 years' experience in a Merchandiser role suppliers and factories to optimise delivery dates and improve critical path management. About you We are looking for someone with who is analytical, commercially focused and confident working in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have: Strong merchandising experience within a retail or e-commerce environment. Advanced Excel skills. Experience using merchandising systems to manage sales, stock, intake and margin. Strong sales forecasting and analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify anomalies and act quickly. The confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels. A strong commercial mindset and the ability to identify product opportunities. Experience taking ownership of a product range and driving performance. Strong supplier relationship management skills. The ability to work collaboratively across Buying, Product Development and wider business teams. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy. Desirable experience Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: Working with Far East factories. Critical Path management. WSSI management. End-to-end budget planning. Strong data evaluation and numeracy skills. Home textiles, soft furnishings or wider home retail. What’s on offer? Permanent, full-time position. 37.5 hours per week. Full-time office-based role in Manchester. Opportunity to join a rapidly growing online retail business. A role with genuine ownership and influence over product performance. Excellent opportunity for career development as the business continues to grow. If you are an experienced Merchandiser looking for your next opportunity within a fast-moving, growing retail environment, we'd love to hear from you. INDBSO

Merchandiser | Manchester - Hybrid | £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Merchandiser to join an incredibly successful and fast-paced consumer business. Reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising, you'll take ownership across your area of the business, managing planning, trading, stock and supplier relationships. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser who enjoys working at pace and wants genuine ownership and influence. What You'll Be Doing: Own the merchandising and planning process across your product area Analyse sales and stock performance, identifying opportunities and risks Manage WSSI, forecasting and stock levels to maximise sales and profitability Review the buy and make recommendations on future stock requirements Lead and contribute to trading meetings and commercial decisions Work closely with suppliers and factories across the Far East Manage critical paths and ensure products are delivered on time Work closely with Buying, Digital, Planning and Supply Chain teams About You: Proven experience as a Junior Merch or Merchandiser within a fast-paced retail or consumer business Strong understanding of planning, stock management and trading Confident analysing commercial data and turning it into clear actions Strong Excel skills Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally across the Far East Commercially minded, highly organised and confident working at pace Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the wider business BH37147

Head of Buying - Womenswear Manchester | Competitive salary + bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Womenswear to join a hugely reputable fashion brand with serious growth plans. This is a senior buying appointment with genuine ownership. We're looking for someone with the commercial instinct, product confidence and fashion authority to take the womenswear proposition to the next level. You'll be joining a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are encouraged and senior leaders are closely connected to the product. If you're someone who thrives in that kind of environment, this could be a particularly exciting next move. The opportunity: Take full ownership of the womenswear strategy and product direction. Build ranges that are commercially strong, relevant and highly desirable. Set the direction of the seasonal offer and identify key growth opportunities. Work closely with Design, Merchandising and Product Development to bring the vision to life. Use sales performance, customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to inform decisions. Build strong supplier and brand relationships to maximise product opportunities. Lead and develop the womenswear buying team. Present and influence at senior level, helping shape wider business strategy. About you: Experienced womenswear Buyer operating at Senior Buyer / Head of Buying level. Strong branded fashion experience is essential. Commercially sharp with excellent product instinct. A strong fashion eye and high taste level - you know what good looks like. Confident building ranges rather than simply buying to a predetermined formula. Comfortable working at pace and making decisions quickly. A natural leader who enjoys developing people and raising the performance of a team. Ambitious, entrepreneurial and motivated by seeing your decisions translate into results. Confident working closely with senior leadership and having an opinion. If you're looking for a role where your commercial judgement, fashion eye and ambition can genuinely make a difference, this is one worth talking about. BH37100

Flagship Visual Merchandiser | Manchester | Fashion & Accessories | Up to £50,000 + Benefits Shape the Visual Identity of One of Our Highest-Profile Stores Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with a leading fashion and accessories retailer to recruit an experienced Flagship Visual Merchandiser for one of its most important stores in Manchester. This opportunity is ideal for an established Visual Merchandiser who thrives in large, high-volume retail environments and enjoys the autonomy to make commercial visual decisions that directly influence sales and the customer experience. If you've worked within flagship stores, department stores, or large-format fashion and accessories retail and love taking ownership of visual presentation, customer journey and commercial space planning, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As the Flagship Visual Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of the visual presentation across a large, high-profile store. Working across multiple fashion and accessories categories, you'll create inspiring customer journeys while ensuring every area of the store delivers both exceptional brand standards and commercial success. This isn't simply about executing visual guidelines-you'll have the freedom to interpret the brand for your local customer, react to trading performance, and influence how the store looks and feels every day. What You'll Be Responsible For Own the visual merchandising strategy across a flagship retail environment. Create impactful window displays, feature areas and commercial product presentations that inspire customers and drive sales. Plan and deliver seasonal launches, major floor moves and new collections across a large sales floor. Use sales data, customer behaviour and commercial insight to influence visual decisions. Maximise selling opportunities through effective space planning, product placement and visual storytelling. Partner closely with Store Management while acting as the visual merchandising expert within the business. Coach and inspire colleagues to maintain exceptional visual standards throughout the store. Maintain impeccable presentation standards while adapting quickly to changing trading priorities. Provide valuable feedback to Head Office on customer trends, product performance and opportunities within the local market. About You You'll already have experience as a Senior Visual Merchandiser, Flagship Visual Merchandiser or Visual Merchandising Manager within a flagship, large-format or high-volume fashion and accessories retailer. You'll bring: Experience working within flagship stores, department stores or large-scale fashion and accessories retail environments. A proven track record of delivering exceptional visual standards across expansive retail spaces. The confidence to work autonomously and make commercially driven visual merchandising decisions. A strong understanding of customer journey, space planning and visual storytelling. Commercial awareness with experience using sales performance to shape merchandising strategies. Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. A passion for fashion, accessories, emerging trends and delivering inspiring customer experiences. Experience supporting multiple stores or regional visual merchandising projects would be highly desirable, although not essential. We're equally interested in candidates who have owned the visual direction of a flagship or large-format store and are ready to bring that expertise to one of our highest-profile locations. What's On Offer? Salary up to £50,000 Competitive benefits package. Genuine autonomy within a flagship location. Ongoing learning and career development. Excellent progression opportunities with a leading fashion and accessories retailer. * The opportunity to shape the visual identity of one of the brand's highest-profile stores and make a real commercial impact. If you're an experienced Flagship Visual Merchandiser looking to make a real impact within a leading fashion and accessories retailer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your visual merchandising career. BH36819

Senior Merchandiser | Market Leading, Multi-Brand Retailer | Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits About the Role: We're partnering with a well-known, multi-brand retailer with genuine heritage to find an experienced Senior Merchandiser to join the team. This business is on a real transformation journey - performance is strong and the momentum is only building, backed by excellent new leadership and a supportive, ambitious team. It's a rare opportunity to join a well-established, much-loved brand at exactly the right moment: established enough to offer real stability and resource, but changing fast enough that a Senior Merchandiser joining now will have genuine ownership and the chance to shape what comes next. This is a fast-paced, hands-on environment. We're looking for someone who wants to come in, get stuck in, and make a visible impact - not just maintain the status quo. The Role: As Senior Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of the trading performance and strategy for your area, working closely with the Head of Merchandising, Buying and wider commercial teams to drive sales, profitability and stock efficiency across the brand(s) you manage. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the sales, stock and intake strategy for your categories, ensuring plans are commercially robust and aligned to business targets Leading weekly and seasonal trade analysis, identifying risk and opportunity, and driving decisive action Partnering closely with Buying to shape range architecture, OTB and future range planning Managing markdown, promotional and clearance strategy to protect margin while maximising sell-through Coaching and developing an Assistant Merchandiser/Merchandiser within your team Building strong cross-functional relationships across Buying, Planning, Supply Chain and Retail Presenting clear, confident trade updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders Playing an active role in wider transformation initiatives, bringing fresh thinking to established ways of workingAbout You: Proven experience as a Merchandiser or Senior Merchandiser from a fashion background. A commercially sharp, analytical thinker who can translate data into clear, confident trading decisions Comfortable operating at pace, with the resilience and adaptability to work through a period of change A natural leader - able to influence senior stakeholders and develop junior team members Excited by the opportunity to genuinely shape and improve processes, not just work within them Strong systems skills, with experience of merchandise planning toolsWhat's On Offer: The chance to join a well-known, established retailer at a genuinely exciting point in its transformation Excellent new leadership and collaborative team culture Real ownership and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact Strong potential for growth and progression as the business evolvesInterested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today. BBBH37122

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Merchandiser to join a fast-growing and entrepreneurial online retail business based in Manchester. This is a key role within the merchandising team, supporting the Head of Merchandising and playing an important part in driving commercial performance across a fast-moving product environment. You will be responsible for range planning, forecasting, stock management and performance analysis, using data and commercial insight to maximise sales opportunities while maintaining healthy stock levels. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Buying team to plan new product ranges using historical sales, market trends and commercial opportunities. Forecast forward sales and intake requirements across your product range. Manage stock intake within agreed stock turn targets, balancing availability with stockholding. Work closely with factories and Product Development to ensure shipment dates and critical paths are achieved. Analyse historical sales and trading performance, identifying trends and opportunities. Track performance against plan and take action to minimise markdowns and maximise sales. Manage sales and stock availability across multiple sales channels. Identify risks, anomalies and under performance and proactively recommend solutions. Own your product range and take responsibility for driving its commercial performance. Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to optimise lead times and delivery dates. Work collaboratively across Buying, Product Development, Supply Chain and wider business functions. About You We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser who is commercially minded, analytical and confident working in a fast-paced retail environment. You will ideally have: 2+ years' experience in a Merchandiser role. Strong experience in sales and stock forecasting. Advanced Excel skills and experience using merchandising systems/tools. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Experience managing sales, stock, intake and margin. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify trends and anomalies. The confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels. A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities. Experience owning and driving the performance of a product range. Strong supplier relationship management skills. Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: Experience working with Far East factories. Critical Path Management. WSSI management. End-to-end budget planning. Strong experience in data analysis and commercial evaluation. Previous experience within e-commerce, retail or home/textiles would be beneficial. What's on Offer? Permanent, full-time position. 37.5 hours per week. Office-based role in Manchester. Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious online retail business. Genuine opportunity for career development and progression. A collaborative, fast-paced and commercially focused environment. If you're an experienced Merchandiser looking for your next opportunity and enjoy using data, commercial insight and trading performance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. INDBSO Apply today for a confidential conversation

Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales Client Details A Fantastic opportunity for an Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join a store & ecommerce retailer who sell stylish fashion in the Manchester area. As a business they have been trading for over 30 years, selling through a number of channels including, stores, outlets, concession and ecommerce. They benefit from their head office close to public transport. Description Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning. Monitor and arrange Store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities Generating list of Bestsellers on a weekly basis Administer old and current stock for stores, and propose markdowns Creating and updating Stock Availability report for the Internet and present recommendations for needed actions, Monitoring warehouse activity to make sure appropriate inventory level is maintained Analysing product performance at section level, where expected sales is not achieved Managing stock returns into the business at the end of each season Providing store performance analysis, outlining best and worst performing stores, Uploading price changes into the system Setting up and updating Year to Date report, provide sales information about productsProfile A successful Senior Assistant Merchandiser should have: Experience or education in merchandising, retail, or a related field. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.Job Offer A competitive salary of approximately £28000 to £34,000 per annum. Permanent position with opportunities for career growth. Discount on company products. Convenient location in Bury, close to transport links. A supportive and collaborative work environment in the Fashion industry.If you are enthusiastic about advancing your career as an Assistant Merchandiser in Manchester, we encourage you to apply today Senior Assistant Merchandiser Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Head of Product - Menswear Manchester | Competitive salary + bonus | A chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing fashion brand. We're partnered with an ambitious, fast-moving fashion business that is entering an exciting period of growth. They're looking for a Head of Menswear with an extensive Design background to take the creative lead across the category and help define what comes next. This role will suit someone looking to have real influence over the product, the creative direction and the evolution of the menswear offer, working closely with the senior leadership team to push the brand forward. What you'll be doing: Set the creative vision and overall design direction for menswear. Lead the development of collections from initial concept through to final product. Identify trends, opportunities and newness that will keep the brand ahead of the competition. Ensure every collection has a strong commercial purpose without losing its creative edge. Work closely with Buying, Merchandising and Product Development to deliver the range. Lead and inspire the menswear design team, raising standards and encouraging new ideas. Present concepts, ranges and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders. Help shape the longer-term growth strategy for the menswear division. We're looking for: An experienced menswear senior designer/design leader with a strong fashion background. Branded fashion experience is essential. An excellent eye for product, detail, proportion and overall aesthetic. A genuinely high taste level and strong understanding of what resonates with today's customer. Commercially savvy - you understand that great design has to perform. Naturally creative, but equally confident making decisions based on data and market insight. A strong leader who can inspire a team and confidently influence across the wider business. Ambitious, energetic and keen to build something with significant potential. Why consider it? You'll be joining at a point where there is genuine opportunity to make your mark. The menswear function is ready for its next chapter, and you'll have the autonomy to influence product, people and strategy rather than simply working within an established formula. BH37101

Junior Merchandiser | Manchester - Hybrid | £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Junior Merchandiser to join an incredibly successful and fast-paced consumer business. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is hungry to learn, enjoys working at pace and wants genuine exposure to all areas of merchandising and the wider commercial operation. Reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising, you'll be involved in everything from planning and pricing through to trading meetings, stock decisions and supplier management. No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to build a really strong understanding of the full merchandising process. What You'll Be Doing: Support planning and range decisions, reviewing what stock is needed and when Analyse sales and stock data to identify opportunities and risks Review the buy and make recommendations on stock requirements Support pricing, promotions and sign-off processes Reforecast and manage stock to maximise sales and profitability Review WSSI and contribute to trading decisions Attend trading meetings and play an active role in commercial sign-offs Manage critical paths, ensuring products are ordered and delivered on time Work closely with suppliers, including factories across the Far East Analyse best and worst sellers and turn data into clear commercial actions Work closely with Buying, Planning, Digital and Supply Chain teams About You: Experience in a Senior AM, Junior Merchandiser or similar planning/merchandising role Previous planning experience with a good understanding of stock and range management Confident working with pricing, planning and commercial data Strong Excel skills and comfortable running and analysing large data sets Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally across the Far East Highly detail-oriented and organised, with excellent attention to detail Commercially curious and genuinely interested in understanding what sells and why Hungry to learn and keen to develop a broad understanding of the industry Confident communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment BH37093

The company: An in-house streetwear brand is looking for a Junior Merchandiser with relevant industry experience. They will take full ownership of a category or department, driving trading performance, stock control, and profitability through data-led decision making and strategic planning. The role: Analyse weekly trade performance and implement trading decisions Identify risks and opportunities and take ownership of action plans Lead or contribute significantly to weekly trade meetings Take accountability for category performance outcomes Own and manage WSSI end-to-end for assigned categories Forecast sales, intake, stock, and margin Reforecast in line with current trading performance Ensure alignment between stock position and financial plans Maintain category-level OTB and feed accurate numbers into the wider merchandise financial plan Own the stock file across all relevant channels (DTC, retail, wholesale where applicable) Manage stock availability, intake flow, and phasing Take accountability for stock efficiency and markdown risk Make decisions on rebuys, cancellations, and stock redistribution between channels based on where stock is most likely to sell Support the staggering of drops and intake so stock lands in line with demand and within warehouse capacity Monitor stock cover against targets, acting where cover is short or long Collaborate with Buying teams on range planning Analyse product and category performance to inform strategy Influence range and stock decisions using data-led insight Identify best-backed lines and expected rates of sale to inform range and stock decisions Use the merchandising operational systems - WSSI, Sales Analysis and Product Group Sales Analysis (PGSA) - to drive category decisions Build and use Power BI reporting to monitor performance and support trade Help ensure data flows accurately from NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) through to Shopify for assigned areas Lead cross-functional collaboration with Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Supply Chain Influence decisions through clear and confident communication Present trade performance and strategy to stakeholders Support and develop Assistant Merchandisers Delegate tasks effectively and review output Provide coaching to build capability and performance Help bring Assistant and admin-level team members through towards the next level Act as key point of contact for stock-related decisions Step in for the Group Merchandiser or Head of Merchandising when required Demonstrate leadership and accountability within the business Skills Required: Strong commercial and trading awareness Advanced analytical and Excel capability Ability to make confident, data-led decisions Strong communication and influencing skills Proven experience operating at Assistant Merchandiser level The company:

HEAD OF DESIGNER - PREMIUM WOMEN'S FASHION BRAND - JERSEYWEAR MANCHESTER £60 - £70K 4 DAYS HEAD OFFIC BASED / 1 DAY WFH Our client a highly successful D2C fashion brand are now looking to recruit an experienced Women's Head of Design to join their team and take the brand to the next level. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategically leading and guiding both the Design, Development and Sourcing Team, to create innovative, trend-focused, and commercially viable designs for the customer. By understanding their customers and the brand handwriting you are able to define and execute the global product strategy. This position oversees all product development departments and serves as a key interface across creative platforms within the business. They are looking for someone who understands their customer, is trend led and process driven with technical skills that will ensure the brand stands out amongst a highly competitive market. What You Will Do Lead, manage & develop talent within the Product Team/ designer/ production Execute the vision of the Creative Director and Brand owners. Provide clear strategic direction for the whole Team in line with company direction. Maintain the brand’s identity and values. Enhance team productivity through recognition, skills development and mentoring. Build a strong working relationship with marketing and merchandising, to ensure stock remains efficient and commercial, working on product strategy and frameworks. Determine the seasonal colour palette and graphic direction for each collection based on market and trend research. Provide a balance of trend lead, innovative and commercial ideas for product sign off in line with brand direction. Responsible for the Critical Path and calendar timelines alongside Buying and Design to to ensure all key dates are achieved. Plot all key dates in the calendar and take the lead to present in each of these meetings where possible. Ensure all action points are clear and activated by the responsible team member at the end of each meeting. Supervising design workload for all product drops and seasons, providing direction to senior and junior designers Ensure all product is fit for purpose. Work closely with Buying and Merchandising Team to formulate the SKU plan for the season and maximise sales in the right categories. Interact with suppliers both present and future to deliver to brands standards. Assess and appraise these factories at regular intervals. Happy to travel to factories when required to source the best product at the best margins, whilst maintaining the brand’s high quality standards. Awareness of the latest fabric washes and print techniques to keep ahead of the game. Visit Key style capitals and trade shows when necessary. What You Will Need Innovative design thinking with the ability to generate and execute design ideas. Be prepared to take the product to the next level with an open mind to develop new categories. Highly organised and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Technical knowledge of product, raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and processes. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage designers in a positive and strategic way, while nurturing creativity at all levels Always approachable. Collaborative, non-political approach. Attention to detail is key. Excellent presentation skills. Awareness of how important fit / garment block is. Ensure the garment tech team are able to execute this vision correctly. Skilled in trend forecasting and market analysis Ability to control a product department budget, including samples and travel. Able to work under pressure and to prioritise workload. Be reactive to market and trade data. Ability to deal with change Build a strong, aligned functional team, recognising and rewarding great performance. 5 years plus of experience in managing and developing a team Love Product!

Head of Product - Menswear Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Manchester | Competitive salary + bonus | A chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing fashion brand. We're partnered with an ambitious, fast-moving fashion business that is entering an exciting period of growth. They're looking for a Head of Menswear with an extensive Design background to take the creative lead across the category and help define what comes next. This role will suit someone looking to have real influence over the product, the creative direction and the evolution of the menswear offer, working closely with the senior leadership team to push the brand forward. What you'll be doing: Set the creative vision and overall design direction for menswear. Lead the development of collections from initial concept through to final product. Identify trends, opportunities and newness that will keep the brand ahead of the competition. Ensure every collection has a strong commercial purpose without losing its creative edge. Work closely with Buying, Merchandising and Product Development to deliver the range. Lead and inspire the menswear design team, raising standards and encouraging new ideas. Present concepts, ranges and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders. Help shape the longer-term growth strategy for the menswear division. We're looking for: An experienced menswear senior designer/design leader with a strong fashion background. Branded fashion experience is essential. An excellent eye for product, detail, proportion and overall aesthetic. A genuinely high taste level and strong understanding of what resonates with today's customer. Commercially savvy - you understand that great design has to perform. Naturally creative, but equally confident making decisions based on data and market insight. A strong leader who can inspire a team and confidently influence across the wider business. Ambitious, energetic and keen to build something with significant potential. Why consider it? You'll be joining at a point where there is genuine opportunity to make your mark. xrnqpay The menswear function is ready for its next chapter, and you'll have the autonomy to influence product, people and strategy rather than simply working within an established formula. BH37101

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures. Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures. From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly. Club L London has grown rapidly across product range, storefronts and international markets, but brand identity has not kept pace - the vision has become diluted and is not consistently landing with customers or the business. This role exists to fix that. The Brand Director owns the Club L London brand outright: the strategy, the identity, and final approval over how it is expressed everywhere it shows up - product, campaigns, imagery, tone of voice, packaging, social media, PR and events. This is not an advisory or strategy-only role. The Brand Director is the brand's guardian and final sign-off authority across every consumer-facing touchpoint, including who the brand partners with and how it shows up in the press and in person; the Creative Director and studio team execute under their direction, in the way a Creative Director/Head of Design would report into a Brand Director at a comparable premium fashion business. • Define and own Club L London's brand positioning, target customer, and point of difference versus competitors, grounded in commercial data and customer insight., • Set the brand strategy end-to-end and present it to the CEO for sign-off; once approved, hold full authority for how it is delivered day-to-day., • Own the brand guideline (tone of voice, visual identity, brand world, do's and don'ts) as the single reference point for every team touching the brand., • Act as final approver — not just reviewer — of all campaigns, product imagery, packaging, tone of voice and wholesale/in-store presentation before they go live., • Direct the Creative Director and studio team on brand vision and standards; the Brand Director sets and protects the vision, the Creative Director's team executes it under their sign-off., • Have the authority to stop or send back any creative output that doesn't meet the brand standard, and the accountability for explaining why., • Run a simple, fast approval process (clear checkpoints, no unnecessary bureaucracy) so brand guardianship speeds work up rather than slowing it down., • Own the social media strategy and content direction across all Club L London channels, ensuring tone, visuals and campaign tie-ins are consistently on-brand., • Set and approve the influencer, ambassador and partnership outreach strategy — who the brand associates with, and why it fits the positioning., • Own PR strategy and the relationship with the PR agency/press office, including proactive press outreach, launch moments and reputation management., • Own the events calendar — product launches, press days, pop-ups and brand activations — ensuring each event is a deliberate expression of the brand, not a one-off marketing push., • Ensure social, PR and events activity is planned in lockstep with the product and campaign calendar, so the brand tells one consistent story across every channel at any given time., • Work with Buying & Merchandising to ensure product ranges reflect and reinforce brand positioning, not just commercial trend-chasing., • Partner with Ecommerce and CRM/Marketing to ensure brand identity is expressed consistently on-site and in campaigns across all storefronts (UK, EU, US, AU, UAE, KSA and beyond)., • Work with the Insights team to track brand health, customer perception, social engagement and competitor positioning, and use this to inform ongoing strategy., • Represent the brand in wholesale conversations (e.g. Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's, Ounass) to ensure positioning is protected as the brand scales into premium retail., • Line-manage the Creative Director, Social Media Lead and PR & Events Lead, setting clear brand standards and giving direct, specific feedback on execution against them.Build the wider brand function over time as the remit is established, recruiting where the business case supports it., • A clearly articulated and CEO-approved brand strategy and identity guideline for Club L London., • Every campaign, product shoot, social post and piece of press/events activity visibly on-brand, with the Brand Director's sign-off as the standard checkpoint., • A social and PR calendar that reinforces the same brand story as product and campaigns, rather than running as a separate workstream., • Improved brand health / customer perception metrics, tracked with the Insights team., • A Creative Director and studio team operating confidently within a clear brand standard, with disputes over direction the exception rather than the norm., • Proven track record building, repositioning or protecting a brand within fashion, apparel or a comparable premium consumer category — ideally including direct line management of a Creative Director or design team., • Experience operating at senior Director level, ideally within a fast-growing, multi-brand or multi-market business., • Strong commercial and analytical grounding — able to translate brand strategy into measurable outcomes, not just mood boards., • Decisive leadership style; comfortable being the final word on creative output and giving direct feedback to senior creative talent., • Track record owning social media strategy and PR/press relationships for a consumer brand, alongside product and campaign work — this is a brand role with a communications remit, not a pure design/creative one., • Experience working across international/multi-storefront ecommerce businesses (desirable: Shopify)., • Experience in womenswear, contemporary fashion, or a brand with a strong social/digital-led customer base., • Experience presenting brand strategy to board or executive level., • Existing press/media contacts and experience planning brand events or activations., • Exposure to premium wholesale partnerships and international market nuance (EU, US, GCC)., • Annual bonus scheme, • Bi-Annual Dress Allowance, • 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), • Extra day off for your birthday, • Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4, • Early Finish Fridays, • Cycle to work scheme, • 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products, • Healthcare Cashplan, • Free onsite gym, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Enhanced maternity and sick pay, • Free snacks, drinks & treats, • Social events #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Digital Trading Executive Location: Manchester Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + Bonus Forward Role is recruiting a Senior Digital Trading Executive on behalf of a well-established fashion retailer, for a role sitting at the commercial heart of their digital trading function. This is an opportunity to own the in-season performance of a multi-brand ecommerce estate, working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Data and Operations to drive sales, margin and sell-through across a fast-paced digital environment. The Role • Own in-season digital trading performance, tracking sell-through, weeks of cover and availability by category, product, size and colour, • Optimise on-site navigation and findability, including mega-menu, search and filters, aligned to customer behaviour and campaign activity, • Deliver the digital trade plan, coordinating campaigns, promotions and launches with Brand and Marketing teams, • Manage stock, range and clearance strategy to protect margin and improve sell-through on slow-moving lines, • Analyse trading and promotional performance, using data and post-campaign reviews to shape future decisions, • Coach and support junior team members, acting as a subject-matter expert on trading and merchandising best practice, • Communicate risks and opportunities clearly to internal stakeholders across Brand and Group functions What We're Looking For • 3+ years' experience in a digital trading or ecommerce role within a fast-paced commercial environment, ideally fashion or lifestyle retail, • Strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable working with large, complex datasets, • Experience with site merchandising and product/stock management systems (e.g. Bloomreach, Magento, Pimberly or similar), • Confidence using BI or analytics tools such as Power BI or Google Analytics, • A commercial mindset, with the ability to spot risks and opportunities and act decisively, • A collaborative approach, able to build strong relationships across Trading, Merchandising, Marketing and Operations What's On Offer • Salary of £32,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Pension, • 25 days annual leave, rising with service, • Free on-site parking, • Inspiring, modern head office environment, • Genuine progression path within a growing digital trading team This is a strong opportunity for a digital trading professional looking to step up within a well-known, multi-brand retail business with a genuine focus on career development. Interested? Apply Now! For more info get in touch via 07514950292 or email As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency. JBRP1_UKTJ

Ecommerce Executive Greater Manchester - Hybrid working Salary: Circa £30,000 - £35,000 plus bonus potential The Opportunity: We are proud to be working closely with a growing international consumer ecommerce business is looking for a commercially minded Ecommerce Executive to help expand its direct-to-consumer sales across international markets. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, General Manager and wider commercial team, you will support the growth of websites serving customers across the UK, Europe, North America and other priority territories. This is a hands-on role covering website trading, digital acquisition, merchandising, promotions and customer retention. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, analysing performance and turning ideas into measurable growth. Key responsibilities: • Support the delivery of international e-commerce growth plans., • Manage website trading, product merchandising, pricing and promotional activity., • Coordinate product launches, campaigns and seasonal trading events., • Grow qualified traffic through paid media, CRM, SEO, affiliates and partnerships., • Improve conversion rate, average order value, repeat purchase and customer lifetime value., • Adapt website content and customer journeys for different international markets., • Analyse sales, customer and marketing performance, recommending clear actions., • Monitor competitors, pricing and market trends., • Work with marketing, product, customer-service, logistics and supply-chain teams., • Support improvements to payments, delivery, returns and the overall customer experience. About you: • Previous experience in e-commerce, digital trading or online retail., • Good understanding of website merchandising and digital marketing channels., • Commercially aware and comfortable working with sales and marketing data., • Experience using an e-commerce platform such as Shopify would be beneficial., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Proactive, analytical and comfortable taking ownership of projects., • Experience of international or cross-border e-commerce would be advantageous., • Additional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential. What success looks like: • Strong international revenue and contribution-margin growth., • Improved website conversion and average order value., • Efficient customer acquisition and marketing performance., • Increased repeat purchase and customer retention., • Successful market, campaign and product launches. This is an exciting time for this company with a brand-new high-performance team being built, it's your chance to be part of it! Please apply today! BH36929 JBRP1_UKTJ

The Role: As Senior Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of the trading performance and strategy for your area, working closely with the Head of Merchandising, Buying and wider commercial teams to drive sales, profitability and stock efficiency across the brand(s) you manage. A commercially sharp, an

Flagship Visual Merchandiser | Manchester | Fashion & Accessories | Up to £50,000 + Benefits Shape the Visual Identity of One of Our Highest-Profile Stores Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with a leading fashion and accessories retailer to recruit an experienced Flagship Visual Merchandiser for one of its most important stores in Manchester. This opportunity is ideal for an established Visual Merchandiser who thrives in large, high-volume retail environments and enjoys the autonomy to make commercial visual decisions that directly influence sales and the customer experience. If you've worked within flagship stores, department stores, or large-format fashion and accessories retail and love taking ownership of visual presentation, customer journey and commercial space planning, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As the Flagship Visual Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of the visual presentation across a large, high-profile store. Working across multiple fashion and accessories categories, you'll create inspiring customer journeys while ensuring every area of the store delivers both exceptional brand standards and commercial success. This isn't simply about executing visual guidelines-you'll have the freedom to interpret the brand for your local customer, react to trading performance, and influence how the store looks and feels every day. What You'll Be Responsible For Own the visual merchandising strategy across a flagship retail environment. Create impactful window displays, feature areas and commercial product presentations that inspire customers and drive sales. Plan and deliver seasonal launches, major floor moves and new collections across a large sales floor. Use sales data, customer behaviour and commercial insight to influence visual decisions. Maximise selling opportunities through effective space planning, product placement and visual storytelling. Partner closely with Store Management while acting as the visual merchandising expert within the business. Coach and inspire colleagues to maintain exceptional visual standards throughout the store. Maintain impeccable presentation standards while adapting quickly to changing trading priorities. Provide valuable feedback to Head Office on customer trends, product performance and opportunities within the local market. About You You'll already have experience as a Senior Visual Merchandiser, Flagship Visual Merchandiser or Visual Merchandising Manager within a flagship, large-format or high-volume fashion and accessories retailer. You'll bring: Experience working within flagship stores, department stores or large-scale fashion and accessories retail environments. A proven track record of delivering exceptional visual standards across expansive retail spaces. The confidence to work autonomously and make commercially driven visual merchandising decisions. A strong understanding of customer journey, space planning and visual storytelling. Commercial awareness with experience using sales performance to shape merchandising strategies. Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. A passion for fashion, accessories, emerging trends and delivering inspiring customer experiences. Experience supporting multiple stores or regional visual merchandising projects would be highly desirable, although not essential. We're equally interested in candidates who have owned the visual direction of a flagship or large-format store and are ready to bring that expertise to one of our highest-profile locations. What's On Offer? Salary up to £50,000 Competitive benefits package. Genuine autonomy within a flagship location. Ongoing learning and career development. Excellent progression opportunities with a leading fashion and accessories retailer. The opportunity to shape the visual identity of one of the brand's highest-profile stores and make a real commercial impact. If you're an experienced Flagship Visual Merchandiser looking to make a real impact within a leading fashion and accessories retailer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your visual merchandising career. BH36819 TPBN1_UKTJ

Group Merchandiser – Wholesale, DTC & Retail Reports To: Head of MerchandisingDirect Reports: Junior Merchandisers, Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandising Admin AssistantsPurposeTo take full ownership of the merchandising function across all sales channels - Wholesale, DTC and Retail – leading the team, the planning and the systems that keep the right stock in the right channel at the right time. This is a leadership role responsible for stock forecasting, cover, markdown and channel strategy, for owning the full suite of merchandising operational systems, and for acting as the central bridge between supply chain and the wider business. Developing the team - bringing admin-level talent through to junior merchandiser level - sits at the heart of the role.Key ResponsibilitiesMerchandising Ownership & StrategyTake full ownership of merchandising across Wholesale, DTC and Retail, ensuring a joined-up approach across all channelsOwn the seasonal merchandise financial plans – sales, stock, intake, margin and OTB - across channels, and set the KPIs the team trades againstSet the overall stock, cover and markdown strategy and hold the team accountable to itLead weekly trade, presenting performance, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders and driving the actions that followPlanning, Forecasting & TradingOwn stock forecasting and cover targets across all channels, reforecasting in-season as trade dictatesOwn the WSSI, OTB and range planning process end to end, ensuring plans are accurate, commercial and aligned to strategyBuild and sign off range plans in conjunction with Buying, balancing range width and depth against sales and stock targetsUse sales analysis to identify best-backed lines, expected rates of sale, risks and rebuy opportunities at line and category levelStock, Cover & Channel ManagementDirect stock movements between sales channels based on where stock is most likely to sell, maximising full-price sell-through and minimising markdownSet and manage cover targets by channel and product group, acting decisively where cover is short or longOwn the markdown and clearance strategy, managing markdown within budget and protecting marginManage terminal and aged stock, identifying clearance routes and channels to exit stock efficientlySystems & Operational OwnershipUnderstand and utilise all systems used across the business, owning how merchandising data flows between themOwn the merchandising operational systems and processes - WSSI, Range Plans, OTB, Sales Analysis, Open Sales Orders (OSO) and Product Group Sales Analysis (PGSA) - ensuring they are accurate, well-controlled and fit for purposeOwn Retail operations flowing from NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) through to Shopify, ensuring data integrity across the chainDrive continuous improvement of merchandising systems and processes, working closely with the system infrastructure and wider businessEnsure the team operates to a consistent, well-controlled set of processes end to endSupply Chain Bridge & Intake ManagementAct as the bridge between supply chain and the wider business, translating what has been bought for the season into clear plans for every departmentPlan and stagger drops and intake phasing so stock lands when it is needed, without overwhelming any warehouse with more intake than it can serviceCommunicate best-backed lines, expected rates of sale and key launches to internal teams to align focus across the businessManage commitment and the critical path with supply chain, flagging and resolving intake risks, delays and capacity constraintsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead, manage and develop the merchandising team across all channels, setting clear objectives and standardsBring admin-level talent through to junior merchandiser level, with structured development, coaching and succession planningConduct regular reviews, appraisals and one-to-ones, supporting both performance and progressionBuild a high-performing, collaborative team culture and ensure knowledge and best practice are sharedCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance and Supply Chain to align on product, trade and stock prioritiesPartner with Ecommerce and Marketing on launch timing, forward order books and what is selling across channelsMaintain strong relationships with key wholesale accounts where required, supporting the team on planning and forecastingRepresent merchandising in cross-functional and senior leadership forumsSkills & ExperienceA seasoned merchandiser who has already owned and led a full merchandising function, and is expected to step in and lead this one with authority from day oneBrings a deep, hands-on command of every part of the discipline - planning, trading, systems and people – built across Wholesale, DTC and/or Retail (sportswear, footwear or fashion preferred)A proven people leader with a demonstrable history of building, managing and developing high-performing teams, including progressing admin-level talent into merchandising rolesFull command of WSSI, OTB, range planning and merchandise financial planningStrong systems capability across ERP and merchandising platforms – NetSuite (including NSPB), Shopify, PowerBI and WMS - with the ability to own processes end to endAdvanced analytical and Excel skills, confident working with large, multi-channel data setsStrong commercial acumen across forecasting, cover, markdown and marginSolid understanding of supply chain, intake phasing and critical path managementExcellent communication and stakeholder management, able to operate strategically while staying close to the detailOperates with the credibility and judgement that only come from having owned a merchandising function end to end before

Are you a driven, hands-on leader with a passion for retail, food, and fast-paced environments? We're on the lookout for a Retail Trade Counter Manager in the Food sector to take the reins of our client's thriving market stalls in the Manchester area. This is more than just a management role—it's an opportunity to own the day-to-day and commercial performance of three key sites and play a pivotal part in their continued growth. You'll be the glue between the on-the-ground operations and Head Office Commercial and Finance teams, helping shape pricing, purchasing, product ranges and performance strategy while taking ownership of sales, profitability and operational excellence. What You'll Be Doing • Taking full ownership of the operations, staffing, stock, cash handling and overall commercial performance across each site., • Driving profitable sales growth through excellent customer service, effective merchandising, pricing and product availability., • Leading, coaching and inspiring on-site teams to create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork and exceptional customer experience., • Planning staffing levels to meet trading demands whilst maintaining strong control of labour costs., • Working hand-in-hand with the Commercial team to fine-tune pricing, promotional activity, product selection and supplier relationships., • Ensuring excellent stock availability through effective forecasting, purchasing, ordering and inventory management., • Driving stock accuracy whilst minimising waste, shrinkage and stock loss through robust controls., • Maintaining tight financial controls and reporting systems in collaboration with the central Finance team., • Monitoring key commercial KPIs including sales, margin, profitability, labour and stock performance, using data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement., • Ensuring the highest standards of presentation, hygiene, food safety, health & safety and regulatory compliance across every site., • Constantly analysing sales data and market trends to identify opportunities that improve both customer experience and commercial performance. Who Are You? • An experienced commercial operator, from a retail, wholesale, or markets background with proven experience in the food sector., • Someone with proven responsibility for sales, profitability and operational performance., • A strong leader who enjoys recruiting, coaching and developing high-performing teams., • Commercially savvy, confident making data-led decisions and using KPIs to improve performance., • Experienced in managing stock, inventory, cash and customer experience simultaneously within a busy, high-volume trading environment., • A highly organised problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced setting., • An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships across operations, suppliers and Head Office teams. Key Requirements • Availability for early mornings and Saturday trading—it comes with the territory!, • Flexibility to support new market openings and business growth., • Confidence working cross-functionally with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution., • Flexibility to support the business outside normal trading hours when required. This is your chance to take on a dynamic leadership role with genuine autonomy to influence trading decisions, shape product ranges, improve profitability and help drive the future growth of the regional market and wholesale business. If this sounds like your next challenge and you have the experience to hit the ground running, apply via the link below and we'll be in touch

Merchandiser | Fast-Growing Online Homewares Brand | Manchester Location: Manchester (office-based Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits Reporting to: Head of Merchandising About the Role: We're partnering with a rapidly growing online homewares brand based in Manchester to find a talented Merchandiser to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, working closely with a highly respected Head of Merchandising who is passionate about developing talent. The role offers genuine scope for progression as the business - and the team - continues to scale. You'll be joining a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days look the same. This role suits someone who thrives on pace, enjoys rolling their sleeves up, and wants real ownership and visibility within a growing brand. The Role: As Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in driving the trading performance of your category, working closely with Buying, Planning, and the wider commercial team to maximise sales and profitability. Key responsibilities will include: Managing intake, stock flow and availability across your product categories, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time Building and maintaining accurate sales, stock and intake plans in line with commercial targets Analysing weekly and seasonal trade, identifying opportunities and risks, and recommending action Working closely with the Head of Merchandising and Buying team to inform range planning and future strategy Managing markdown and promotional planning to optimise stock and margin Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end product flow Producing clear, accurate reporting to support trading decisions across the businessAbout You: Proven experience as a Merchandiser (or strong experience as a Junior Merchandiser ready for the next step) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear commercial actions Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace A proactive, hands-on approach - comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships across buying, planning and the wider business Advanced Excel skillsWhat's On Offer: The chance to join a fast-growing, ambitious homewares brand at an exciting point in its journey A genuinely supportive Head of Merchandising invested in your development Real progression opportunities as the team and business continue to scale A collaborative, fast-paced culture where your input has visible impactInterested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today. BBBH37115

BUYING ASSISTANT | ONLINE RETAILER ACROSS UK & US | 5 DAYS IN OFFICE | WOMENSWEAR AND MENSWEAR Join a growing premium retailer where you'll play a key role in supporting the Buying team throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams, you'll help ensure products are ordered, tracked and delivered on time while keeping product information accurate and up to date. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Buying in a fast-paced retail environment. The Role Raise, issue and maintain purchase orders across multiple product categories. Support the management of seasonal ranges, ensuring product, pricing and delivery information is accurate. Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, delivery schedules and product information. Request and coordinate product imagery, size guides and marketing assets. Work closely with Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure products are ready for launch. Support the resolution of stock, delivery and supplier queries. Attend showroom appointments and trade events where required. Assist with ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve buying processes. About You Previous experience in a Buying Assistant, Merchandising Assistant or similar retail head office role. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident working with numbers and proficient in Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, eager to learn and passionate about product, with a genuine interest in developing a career in Buying. BH36986

Ecommerce Executive Manchester - Hybrid working Salary: Circa £30,000 - £35,000 plus bonus potential The Opportunity: We are proud to be working closely with a growing international consumer ecommerce business is looking for a commercially minded Ecommerce Executive to help expand its direct-to-consumer sales across international markets. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, General Manager and wider commercial team, you will support the growth of websites serving customers across the UK, Europe, North America and other priority territories. This is a hands-on role covering website trading, digital acquisition, merchandising, promotions and customer retention. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, analysing performance and turning ideas into measurable growth. Key responsibilities: Support the delivery of international e-commerce growth plans. Manage website trading, product merchandising, pricing and promotional activity. Coordinate product launches, campaigns and seasonal trading events. Grow qualified traffic through paid media, CRM, SEO, affiliates and partnerships. Improve conversion rate, average order value, repeat purchase and customer lifetime value. Adapt website content and customer journeys for different international markets. Analyse sales, customer and marketing performance, recommending clear actions. Monitor competitors, pricing and market trends. Work with marketing, product, customer-service, logistics and supply-chain teams. Support improvements to payments, delivery, returns and the overall customer experience. About you: Previous experience in e-commerce, digital trading or online retail. Good understanding of website merchandising and digital marketing channels. Commercially aware and comfortable working with sales and marketing data. Experience using an e-commerce platform such as Shopify would be beneficial. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proactive, analytical and comfortable taking ownership of projects. Experience of international or cross-border e-commerce would be advantageous. Additional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential. What success looks like: Strong international revenue and contribution-margin growth. Improved website conversion and average order value. Efficient customer acquisition and marketing performance. Increased repeat purchase and customer retention. Successful market, campaign and product launches. This is an exciting time for this company with a brand-new high-performance team being built, it's your chance to be part of it! Please apply today! BH36929

Head of Product - Menswear Manchester | Competitive salary + bonus | A chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing fashion brand. We're partnered with an ambitious, fast-moving fashion business that is entering an exciting period of growth. They're looking for a Head of Menswear with an extensive Design background to take the creative lead across the category and help define what comes next. This role will suit someone looking to have real influence over the product, the creative direction and the evolution of the menswear offer, working closely with the senior leadership team to push the brand forward. What you'll be doing: Set the creative vision and overall design direction for menswear. Lead the development of collections from initial concept through to final product. Identify trends, opportunities and newness that will keep the brand ahead of the competition. Ensure every collection has a strong commercial purpose without losing its creative edge. Work closely with Buying, Merchandising and Product Development to deliver the range. Lead and inspire the menswear design team, raising standards and encouraging new ideas. Present concepts, ranges and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders. Help shape the longer-term growth strategy for the menswear division. We're looking for: An experienced menswear senior designer/design leader with a strong fashion background. Branded fashion experience is essential. An excellent eye for product, detail, proportion and overall aesthetic. A genuinely high taste level and strong understanding of what resonates with today's customer. Commercially savvy - you understand that great design has to perform. Naturally creative, but equally confident making decisions based on data and market insight. A strong leader who can inspire a team and confidently influence across the wider business. Ambitious, energetic and keen to build something with significant potential. Why consider it? You'll be joining at a point where there is genuine opportunity to make your mark. The menswear function is ready for its next chapter, and you'll have the autonomy to influence product, people and strategy rather than simply working within an established formula. BH37101

Head of Buying - Womenswear Manchester | Competitive salary + bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Womenswear to join a hugely reputable fashion brand with serious growth plans. This is a senior buying appointment with genuine ownership. We're looking for someone with the commercial instinct, product confidence and fashion authority to take the womenswear proposition to the next level. You'll be joining a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are encouraged and senior leaders are closely connected to the product. If you're someone who thrives in that kind of environment, this could be a particularly exciting next move. The opportunity: Take full ownership of the womenswear strategy and product direction. Build ranges that are commercially strong, relevant and highly desirable. Set the direction of the seasonal offer and identify key growth opportunities. Work closely with Design, Merchandising and Product Development to bring the vision to life. Use sales performance, customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to inform decisions. Build strong supplier and brand relationships to maximise product opportunities. Lead and develop the womenswear buying team. Present and influence at senior level, helping shape wider business strategy. About you: Experienced womenswear Buyer operating at Senior Buyer / Head of Buying level. Strong branded fashion experience is essential. Commercially sharp with excellent product instinct. A strong fashion eye and high taste level - you know what good looks like. Confident building ranges rather than simply buying to a predetermined formula. Comfortable working at pace and making decisions quickly. A natural leader who enjoys developing people and raising the performance of a team. Ambitious, entrepreneurial and motivated by seeing your decisions translate into results. Confident working closely with senior leadership and having an opinion. If you're looking for a role where your commercial judgement, fashion eye and ambition can genuinely make a difference, this is one worth talking about. BH37100

Head Of Marketing - Fast-growing fashion brand Salary - £70k - £80k DOE + Benefits Location - Manchester Birthday off! Product discount £500 annual giftcard Free parking Progression growthZachary Daniels are partnered with a fast-growing, digitally native womenswear brand known for its elevated aesthetic, trend-led collections, and strong social-first identity. Built around in-house design and a highly engaged online community, the brand has quickly established itself within the contemporary fashion space by blending premium-inspired styling with accessible price points. The Role: As Head of Marketing, you'll lead the development and execution of a multi-channel marketing strategy, spanning brand, performance, and customer lifecycle. Working closely with founders and the wider leadership team, the Head of Marketing will play a key role in scaling the business sustainably, balancing creativity with commercial impact. Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver the overall marketing strategy, driving both revenue growth and long-term brand equity Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing marketing team, setting clear direction and priorities Take full ownership of the marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation and clear ROI accountability Drive customer acquisition and retention across all channels including paid social, paid search, SEO, affiliates, and partnerships Oversee influencer, creator, and ambassador strategies, ensuring alignment with brand positioning Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, eCommerce, Merchandising, Product, and Leadership teams Ensure consistency across tone of voice, brand positioning, and visual identity across all touchpoints Identify and unlock new growth opportunities across channels, markets, and audiences About You: 5+ years' experience in marketing, with proven success in a senior leadership role within fashion or DTC eCommerce Strong track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams Highly commercial mindset, with the ability to link marketing activity directly to revenue and growth Strong creative instinct, with the ability to originate ideas and think beyond established strategies Deep understanding of customer acquisition, retention, and lifecycle marketing Highly data-driven, confident using insights to optimise performance and demonstrate ROI Experience managing significant marketing budgets with clear accountability for results Ability to identify emerging opportunities and scale new channels effectively Why Apply: Join a fast-growing, digitally native fashion brand with strong momentum Opportunity to step into a leadership role at a key stage of scale and evolution Work closely with founders in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment High level of ownership and autonomy-ability to make a real impact quickly Be part of a brand where creativity and innovation are genuinely valued Play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth across UK and international markets Work with a highly engaged customer community and culturally relevant product Build and develop a high-performing team within a modern, fast-paced business BH37095

Senior Merchandiser | Market Leading, Multi-Brand Retailer | Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits About the Role: We're partnering with a well-known, multi-brand retailer with genuine heritage to find an experienced Senior Merchandiser to join the team. This business is on a real transformation journey - performance is strong and the momentum is only building, backed by excellent new leadership and a supportive, ambitious team. It's a rare opportunity to join a well-established, much-loved brand at exactly the right moment: established enough to offer real stability and resource, but changing fast enough that a Senior Merchandiser joining now will have genuine ownership and the chance to shape what comes next. This is a fast-paced, hands-on environment. We're looking for someone who wants to come in, get stuck in, and make a visible impact - not just maintain the status quo. The Role: As Senior Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of the trading performance and strategy for your area, working closely with the Head of Merchandising, Buying and wider commercial teams to drive sales, profitability and stock efficiency across the brand(s) you manage. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the sales, stock and intake strategy for your categories, ensuring plans are commercially robust and aligned to business targets Leading weekly and seasonal trade analysis, identifying risk and opportunity, and driving decisive action Partnering closely with Buying to shape range architecture, OTB and future range planning Managing markdown, promotional and clearance strategy to protect margin while maximising sell-through Coaching and developing an Assistant Merchandiser/Merchandiser within your team Building strong cross-functional relationships across Buying, Planning, Supply Chain and Retail Presenting clear, confident trade updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders Playing an active role in wider transformation initiatives, bringing fresh thinking to established ways of workingAbout You: Proven experience as a Merchandiser or Senior Merchandiser from a fashion background. A commercially sharp, analytical thinker who can translate data into clear, confident trading decisions Comfortable operating at pace, with the resilience and adaptability to work through a period of change A natural leader - able to influence senior stakeholders and develop junior team members Excited by the opportunity to genuinely shape and improve processes, not just work within them Strong systems skills, with experience of merchandise planning toolsWhat's On Offer: The chance to join a well-known, established retailer at a genuinely exciting point in its transformation Excellent new leadership and collaborative team culture Real ownership and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact Strong potential for growth and progression as the business evolvesInterested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today. BBBH37122