Head of Merchandising in Barnstaple

Job description

Head of Merchandising | Lifestyle Brand | Competitive Salary | Highly Profitable Brand | Growth Potential

We're proud to be partnering with a highly respected, independent brand with deep roots and a rich heritage in the South West of England. Known for their strong values, loyal customer base, and distinctive product offering, our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is now seeking a Head of Merchandising to lead their talented team.

About the Role:

As Head of Merchandising, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of the business across all channels - including retail, e-commerce, and wholesale. This is a strategic and hands-on role that will suit a commercial leader who thrives on owning both the trading and planning sides of the merchandising function.

You'll be joining a tight-knit, collaborative team where your input will directly shape future growth. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll bring clarity, pace, and commercial rigour to the function - ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end merchandising strategy across all sales channels

• Own planning, trading, stock flow and forecasting to maximise sales and profitability

• Analyse performance trends and identify opportunities to optimise range, pricing and stock

• Collaborate closely with Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing and Retail teams

• Coach and develop a small but high-performing team

What We're Looking For:

• A proven merchandising leader with experience in multi-channel retail

• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for product

• Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on trading

• A collaborative and inspiring team player

• Experience working in a fast-paced SME or heritage-led brand is desirable

Why Join?

• Join a growing, financially strong business with huge potential

• Be part of a tight-knit, passionate team that values integrity, creativity and quality

• Play a key leadership role in shaping the future of a much-loved brand

• Hybrid working with South West HQ presence required

If you're a commercially minded merchandising leader ready to take the next step in your career - we'd love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnstaple

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English